Key Principles of High-Level Coaching

The key to high-level coaching is elite listening and high-level thinking. Coaching top-tier leaders requires entering with a blank slate and a sense of nervousness. It's easier to coach from below average to average, and from average to above average, but coaching from above average to good is challenging. The highest achievers have almost zero margin for error, requiring incredibly granular and detailed thinking. The coach's approach involves active listening, using psychological assessments as ink blots, and identifying recurring patterns to uncover self-limiting structures and leverage points for success.