DURHAM Cutting Edge Conversation: How to gracefully end the Coaching Relationship?

Please come and bring your expertise to this Cutting-Edge Conversation on building stronger working relationships with your Clients and Sponsors.  This program will benefit both the internal and external coaching engagement, and discuss ways to take action. 

As a Coach, we work diligently to progress our Clients through the Coaching Model, carefully establishing the agreement and coaching plan to an ambitious goal, then the Client prematurely ends the Coaching Relationship. 

• How do you step away from a Coaching Relationship that has ended prematurely, knowing that there is unfinished business?
• What does this feel like for the Client?
• What are the challenges for the Coach in this situation?
• What about your communication to the Sponsor?  

On the flip side, your Client has reached their goal and is super happy with the results. You have been sensing for the past two sessions that there is not a great deal of added value coming from the session; however, the Client wants to continue meeting regularly.      

• What are the signs that the Coaching Relationship in naturally coming to an end?
• What are the challenges for the Client in this situation?
• What are some actions the Coach can take to prepare for an effective and positive end of the relationship?
• What about your communication to the Sponsor?

Known for building winning strategies, with a diplomacy mindset that built trust with Senior Executives, R&D, and Sales Executives over 38 years, Rick has redirected his confidence to being an executive business coach.

With tenure at GlaxoSmithKline, Salix Pharmaceuticals, and QuintilesIMS, Rick is a natural problem solver. Rick is a proven visionary leader with a focus on client satisfaction, alliance relationships, and maximizing ROI for all clients. He wants you to succeed just as much as you do. He readily connects his past role as Pharmaceutical Director with his love of life and passion for excellence.