Leadership Transition Coaching
Paving the way to your next role
About this service
A new leadership role is the time to establish credibility, build the relationships that matter, and get a clear read on your team and your organization. Leadership Transition Coaching takes you through those early steps, so you can make an immediate, positive impact. Vision-setting comes later. First we work on the practical strategies that leave you ready to lead well, to handle what is complicated, and to set the stage for success that lasts.
You enter your role with a clear strategy for early success, worked out together. You will be ready to lead with impact, to earn trust quickly, and to build the momentum that carries into high performance, growth and influence that lasts.
Focus
Our coaching process includes strategies to help you achieve early wins:
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Understanding your role and your team
Every team and organization has its own culture, values and expectations. Together we develop a strategic approach to gather critical insights, ask high-impact questions and assess the dynamics of your team and stakeholders. This understanding is your foundation for making informed, high-value contributions from day one.
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Building trust and credibility quickly
Your first interactions set the tone for the relationships you build. We work on authentic ways to earn trust, demonstrate credibility and convey your commitment to supporting your team. By establishing this trust early, you foster a culture of openness, respect and collaboration.
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Spotting early wins and key opportunities
Observing and identifying what is working well, and what could work even better, is crucial in these early days. Our coaching helps you pinpoint quick wins and high-impact opportunities to demonstrate your proactive leadership style and your ability to create meaningful, positive change.
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Staying adaptable and resilient
Leadership transitions require adaptability and resilience. We cultivate a mindset that embraces learning, stays open to feedback and remains agile in response to new insights about your team and organization, so that you navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.
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Laying the groundwork for your vision
With a thorough understanding of the strengths and needs of your team, you are ready to develop and communicate a compelling vision when the time is right. This considered approach ensures your vision aligns with the goals of the team, strengthens their motivation and reflects your authentic leadership style.
Who delivers it
Global reach, local expertise
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Senior Partner, North America
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Senior Partner, Europe
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Senior Partner, Latin America
Leadership transition coaching: the first hundred days in a senior role
The engagement
Our coaching process
Here is what you can expect, step by step.
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Chemistry Meeting
In this first meeting we establish a strong connection and clear alignment. We explore your goals, discuss what success looks like for you and make sure we are a good fit for the work ahead. This foundation sets the stage for work that has an effect.
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Personality Assessment
Using a trusted assessment, we look closely at your strengths, your growth areas and your natural tendencies. These insights give you a deeper understanding of your own leadership style, and help us identify the specific areas that will support your growth and resilience.
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Stakeholder Interviews
We collect feedback from the people who work closely with you: your colleagues, direct reports and supervisors. These insights give a rounded view of how others perceive your impact, which helps us pinpoint the key areas for development and for alignment with organizational goals.
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Development Plan
Together we design a personal development plan with concrete steps, timelines and measurable goals. The plan keeps you focused and makes sure each step aligns with your professional goals and your organization’s priorities.
The three steps that follow
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Ongoing Coaching Sessions
Our regular sessions give you the support, accountability and feedback needed to address challenges and refine your strategies. This is where the real change happens, as we translate insights into steps you can act on that make a lasting difference.
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Process Review
Midway through, we pause to review your progress. This is a chance to recognize what has been achieved, work through any obstacles and make sure your development plan is still aligned with your goals. We adjust as needed to keep you moving forward with confidence.
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The Path Forward
As the formal coaching concludes, we outline a clear plan for continuing your growth and applying your insights on your own. This path forward equips you to sustain and build on your progress long after our sessions end.
In their clients’ words
“Anna Maria is truly in a class by herself.”
“With a broad and holistic perspective, they’ve guided me through challenging moments, helping me make crucial decisions with greater awareness and confidence.”
Anna Maria’s clients have included
From Anna Maria’s clients. Names withheld. Coaching is confidential.
Common questions
Who is leadership transition coaching for?
A leader stepping into a new role. A new leadership role is the time to establish credibility, build the relationships that matter and get a clear read on your team and your organisation.
What does leadership transition coaching work on?
Paving the way to your next role: the first months, the relationships that decide them and the read you need on the people and the organisation you have inherited.
How does leadership transition coaching start?
With a chemistry meeting, so that you and the coach can see whether the match is right. A short note through the form on this page is the first step.
Who is executive coaching for?
CEOs and senior leaders, and their teams. Each of the three coaches held senior operating roles before coaching, so the conversation is with someone who has sat where you sit.
Is executive coaching confidential?
Yes. All coaching conversations are completely confidential. Information is shared only with explicit written consent, and written agreements protect your privacy and intellectual property. The one exception is a legal obligation to report an immediate risk of harm.
Are the coaches certified?
Each coach’s credentials are listed on this page under the standard the practice holds itself to, and on their own pages. The practice is guided by the International Coach Federation.
How do I start?
With a short note through the form on this page, saying what you are facing. A coach replies personally.
Talk to a senior coach.
Thank you.
Your note is on its way. One of the three coaches will reply to you personally.