Career Development Coaching Supports Successful Role Transition for a Senior Leader at a Prestigious Grammar School
The Brief
The Principal of a well-known Melbourne based Grammar School had worked extensively with Future Leadership across many areas of the firm including search, leadership development and coaching.
One of their Department Heads had been with the school for several years and, despite achieving success, expressed a desire for new opportunities that could not be accommodated within the school. Consequently, the Principal engaged our services to support this valued employees transition.
Improvement in Performance
Studies show that executives who receive coaching report a 70% improvement in work performance, according to the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Increase in Employee Retention Rates
Companies that offer coaching and transition programs during restructuring or layoffs see a 60% increase in employee retention rates, as reported by the Human Capital Institute (HCI).
Faster Reemployment
Outplacement services and career transition coaching can reduce the time it takes for displaced employees to find new jobs by 50%, according to a study by RiseSmart.
Higher Return on Investment (ROI)
The ICF reports that companies receive an average return of A$11.85 for every dollar invested in executive coaching.
The Process
Our General Manager of Coaching, June Parker, conducted three coaching sessions with the Department Head, which were structured as follows:
- Session 1: Focused on exploring career milestones, identifying transferable skills and strengths, assessing areas of professional value, and outlining potential future pathways.
- Session 2: Emphasized reviewing their CV and cover letter, tailoring these documents for applications, optimizing their LinkedIn profile, cultivating a deliberate personal brand, and exploring various avenues for securing new opportunities, including networking.
- Session 3: Centered on interview preparation, where the Department Head received training aimed at effectively presenting their value proposition and demonstrating their capabilities aligned to the expectations of the hiring organisation.
In addition, six months’ access was provided to our Executive Accelerator career skills platform.
Future Leadership's Average Participant Indices Across Coaching & Transition Clients
43% Increase in Self Awareness
Individuals’ awareness of motives, values, strengths and development needs
27% Increase in Motivation
Individuals’ motivation to apply learning, insight and further develop
29% Increase in Confidence
Individuals’ confidence in their abilities and impact as a leader
32% Increase in Role Clarity
Individuals’ clarity around success factors associated with their role
The Outcome
The Department Head successfully transitioned to a new position, which was a significant advancement in both role responsibilities and salary.
This promotional opportunity also fulfilled their preference to relocate closer to their family in another state. Both the Department Head and the Principal were delighted with the process and the outcome. Since then, the Principal has engaged our services with others in similar situations.
Client Testimonials:
“I am forever grateful for the advice and support you provided whilst I was looking for a new role. You told me straight what I needed to think about and work on, which is exactly what I needed to hear in order to move into my next role. Having recruited myself, I thought I knew what to do, but your counsel and advice have been invaluable in expediting the process. I will recommend you to anyone in my position. Thanks again for your support.”
– Senior Leader, 2023
