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How Coaching Builds Future-Ready Leaders in a Rapidly Changing World

How Coaching Builds Future-Ready Leaders in a Rapidly Changing World

Between economic shifts, AI adoption, and rising expectations for performance, today’s leaders are navigating a world that is dramatically different compared to even a decade ago. The future isn’t arriving in a straight line – it’s coming in waves: fast, unpredictable, and often uncomfortable. And as the pace of change accelerates, traditional leadership development models […]

July 9, 2025

AJO

Executive Coaching, Executive Leadership

Achieving Executive Career Success Through Continued Leadership Coaching

Achieving Executive Career Success Through Continued Leadership Coaching

This case study explores the professional journey of an executive who significantly benefited from leadership coaching. Over the course of his long-standing career at a major multinational pharmaceutical company, he transitioned from managing vendors to leading diverse internal teams. Throughout this transition, the executive encountered challenges typical of high-responsibility roles, where effective leadership was crucial […]

November 20, 2024

AJO

executive coaching, executive leadership

Coaching, Coaching/Leadership Development Trends

How to Talk With an Employee Who Isn’t Meeting Expectations

How to Talk With an Employee Who Isn’t Meeting Expectations

Managing performance issues can be one of the most challenging aspects of leadership. However, these trying moments also present opportunities to strengthen the manager-employee relationship. When an employee isn’t meeting expectations, it helps to approach the situation thoughtfully to encourage improvement, not discourage the individual. Read further to learn how we coach executives to approach […]

October 22, 2024

AJO

executive coaching, executive leadership

Coaching, Coaching/Leadership Development Trends

Setting Yourself Up for Success: The 30-60-90 Approach for New Executives

Setting Yourself Up for Success: The 30-60-90 Approach for New Executives

With today’s technology driving rapid access to data and real-time performance tracking, executives face greater pressure to not only meet but exceed their predecessors’ results. This technology heightens expectations for faster decision-making and higher efficiency. Where new executives used to have up to multiple quarters to acclimate and deliver results, today’s transitioning C-suit has around […]

September 10, 2024

AJO

executive coaching, executive leadership, leadership

Executive Coaching, Leadership Topics, Learning Leader

The ROI Of Leadership Coaching Article in HR.com

The ROI Of Leadership Coaching Article in HR.com

The following article on the ROI of leadership Coaching appeared in HR.com  on August 2, 2024, written by A.J. O’Connor Associates President Shannon O’Connor Bock. Read the original article here. Today, the estimated global revenue from coaching sits around 4.56 billion dollars. It comes as no surprise when analyzing the rise in online executive coaching. Since 2019, […]

August 20, 2024

Shannon O'Connor Bock

executive coaching, leadership, ROI

Coaching/Leadership Development Trends, Executive Coaching, Leadership Topics

Leader as a Coach

Leader as a Coach

In the past, internal leadership grew as the company grew. Employees were encouraged to start from the bottom, working their way up. This type of professional development was clear and defined. Your successes, products and work (that correctly answered your manager’s needs) determined the executive position you could eventually hold. As you climbed the ladder, […]

August 1, 2024

AJO

coaching, executive coaching, leadership

Career Coach, Coaching, Coaching/Leadership Development Trends

Level Up your LinkedIn: 8 Job Search Tips

Level Up your LinkedIn: 8 Job Search Tips

When considering your career transition, the most accessible and most affordable way to find your next opportunity is through LinkedIn. It is the world’s largest professional network, with over 1 billion members in more than 200 countries and territories. Users can connect with past colleagues, recruiters, prospective hiring managers, HR directors and fellow professionals in […]

July 15, 2024

AJO

Career Transition, coaching, LinkedIn

Career Transition, Job Search

5 Tips For A Successful Career Transition

5 Tips For A Successful Career Transition

Have you questioned if you’re on the best professional path? You are not alone. Career transitions have become increasingly common in today’s constantly evolving job market. Fifty-two percent of Americans are contemplating a career change, and 44% are already making a change. It is essential to find your job fulfilling, especially considering most Americans work […]

July 1, 2024

AJO

Career Transition, coaching, professional goals

Career Transition, Coaching, Job Search

Empathy is an Overlooked Leadership Characteristic Impacting Your Workplace

Empathy is an Overlooked Leadership Characteristic Impacting Your Workplace

The following article on leading with empathy appeared in Human Capital Innovations on June 14, 2024 , written by A.J. O’Connor Associates President Shannon O’Connor Bock. Read the original article here. It is clear that nowadays, employees seek authentic connections with their managers and colleagues. EY’s Empathy in Business report found that mutual empathy between […]

June 14, 2024

Shannon O'Connor Bock

Empathy, executive coaching, leadership

Leadership Topics, Organization Culture

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