What does an executive coach do for their clients? You’ll learn more about that from today’s interview with Rick Maguire. Rick has a fascinating backstory, as he was a former Naval Officer who then became a Microsoft executive before becoming an executive coach. Listen in to learn how his Navy background translated in the rest of his career, what benefits his clients receive from coaching, and what kind of mistakes Rick sees in the course of his work.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Rick’s ideal client
The main benefits that Rick’s clients walk away with
What Rick’s Navy experience was like and how it translated to the rest of his career
The time period when Rick was at Microsoft and what the transition was like
What people get excited about when scaling up
How to figure out where to start
Common mistakes Rick sees
Where the leader’s time should be spent
Half-baked ideas
How to get in touch with Rick

Resources:

Advice from My Executive Coach (A Former Naval Officer and Microsoft Exec) (#8)