Coffee with an Executive Coach

Coffee with an Executive Coach

Confession:  when I was first approached to work with an executive coach a couple of years ago, I was insulted, hurt, and felt flawed.  What I did not realize then was that the chance to work with an executive coach would provide me with an incredible journey of self realization.   Sounds profound, huh?  Seriously, it was the chance to look in the mirror and get the opportunity to work on my challenging areas (aka “needs improvement”) with a great neutral partner.  (Don’t fool yourself, if we were all perfect, it would be quite a boring world!)  My former coach is now a good friend –there for me as a sounding board and mentor when ever I should call.  They are (for the most part!) patient, wise and insightful.  This brings me to today…

I was having coffee w. an executive coach*, who turns out, is a fan of my blog!  She gave me a couple of quite simple thoughts/tips for those of you out there breaking in and/or wanting to move up.  One that stuck with me….

            What is your 30 Second Elevator Speech?  Do you know what it is? 

I didn’t!  Another way of asking…. What’s your sales pitch?  Your story?  If you got stuck in the elevator w. the CEO or another senior level executive in your Company – what would you say?  Bottom line – you should always have a 30 second introduction prepared to self yourself and your skills. Think about it…. You never know who you’re chatting with in the Starbucks line on any given morning….

So, I’ll ask again, What’s your Elevator Speech?

*This fantastic executive coach can be reached through her website at www.lindseyresources.com