Coaching for organizations

COACHING FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Build a high-performing team

Understory can help you cultivate a resilient and high-performing team to lead your company forward. Our coaching is tailored specifically to support leaders in facing their unique challenges and opportunities.

How coaching can benefit your organization

Leaders taking on senior roles or broader scope

Help leaders anticipate changes at the next level and adjust their approach

Overcoming obstacles to top performance

Help valued leaders target one or two development areas holding them back from achieving their full potential

New challenges or opportunities

Support leaders to sustain high performance in the face of complexity and change

Engaging and retaining exceptional talent

Invest in the accelerated growth of those with potential to provide truly unique leadership and contributions to the organization

Two coaching paths for growth

One-on-one Coaching

Places efficient and effective focus on the specific development objectives of each leader receiving coaching

The focus is on this leader’s individual development goals, featuring aligned intent among the leader, his/her/their key organizational stakeholders, and the coach
We explore the leader’s development goals in partnership with key stakeholders; conduct any assessments that might aid understanding; gain organizational support for a targeted development action plan; meet regularly to discuss progress, obstacles, and next steps; and close the engagement with a plan for ongoing development

Group Coaching

Provides a rich, multi-dimensional learning experience for individuals within the group’s shared organizational context, such as leading through times of change or managing one’s own stress while leading the business

In a safe space created by an experienced coach, a small group of peers learn from each other’s diverse perspectives, while honing their own coaching skills
A group of 5-8 people committed to their own development and to the group meet at defined intervals over several months; group members verbally share their development goals, challenges, and successes, and receive coaching from their group mates, facilitated by the group coach

GROUP COACHING FEEDBACK FROM A GROUP IN A NORTHERN VIRGINIA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

“The group coaching with Jodi made me feel listened to, supported, helpful to others, and empowered. She made us feel comfortable to share without judgment. She listened and gave helpful coaching with kindness and patience. What I found most helpful was the support from everyone. This experience was so positive.”

SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE LEADER IN A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

“The overall coaching engagement was exceptional. Jodi was prepared for each session and gave me insightful, candid and useful advice on current engagements, and projects. I liked the fact that we set goals for each session and that she usually gave me “homework” which led to productive outcomes. She helped me with all types of communications—speeches, training sessions, special projects, team discussions, interactions with top leadership and staff development. Now I am more effective in communicating my points concisely and with impact.”