Management

Coaching

Develop the Skills to Lead High-Performing Teams

 

 

Being a great manager means more than delegating tasks. It’s about creating a culture of clarity, accountability, and trust.

Management coaching supports emerging and experienced managers in building the core skills to lead with confidence. We focus on the practical aspects of people leadership—giving feedback, setting expectations, managing performance—while also addressing mindset and self-awareness.

What is Management Coaching?

Management coaching is a personalised development process that helps managers build the skills and mindset needed to lead people effectively. It goes beyond task management to focus on communication, team dynamics, and self-awareness—empowering you to lead with clarity, confidence, and consistency.

Whether you're new to management or looking to refine your leadership style, coaching helps you grow into the kind of manager your team trusts and thrives under.

It’s not about fixing weaknesses or giving generic advice. It’s about unlocking your thinking, brainstorming solutions, sharpening your leadership edge, and expanding what’s possible — for you, your team, and your organisation.

What to Look for in a Management Coach?

  • Practical leadership insight: A great management coach understands real-world management challenges and offers grounded, actionable support.

  • Strong communication and listening skills: They ask the right questions, offer clear feedback, and create a safe space for growth.

  • Experience working with managers: Look for someone who has successfully coached managers at various levels, especially in similar industries or organisational sizes.

  • Focus on mindset and behaviour: Effective management is as much about how you show up as it is about what you do.

  • A partnership approach: The best coaches walk alongside you, offering support, accountability, and encouragement.

Choosing the right executive coach is a deeply personal decision. It's not just about qualifications—it's about connection, trust, and results. Here are some key things to look for in executive coaching:

  • Trust and Rapport: You need to feel safe, supported, and challenged. A great coach creates a non-judgmental space where you can be honest and explore new ways of leading.

  • Deep Listening and Empathy: Does you executive coach show interest in you? An experienced coach will allow you to do the majority of talking, only asking questions when it is the right time to do so. 

    They will also ask questions that enhance your (and their) understanding of a situation. It's not about them being right.

  • Relevant Experience: Look for someone who understands leadership at your level. This doesn’t always mean industry-specific, but they should grasp the pressures, politics, and pace you’re navigating.

  • Strong Credentials and Methodology: A certified executive coach with a clear approach (not just vague inspiration) brings structure and proven tools to your development. Ideally, choose a coach who is accredited by the International Coaching Federation.

  • Focus on Who You’re Being: The best coaches help you lead from within. They don’t just focus on fixing problems—they help you grow into the kind of leader others want to follow.

  • Commitment to Your Success: Great coaching is a partnership. Your coach should care about your growth as much as you do.

Just like elite athletes, top leaders have an executive coach. Learn more about the benefits - Is leadership coaching your path to success?

If you’re curious whether we’d be a fit for executive coaching, book a discovery call. It’s the best way to find out.

HI, I'M MARIE-CLAIRE (FIRST NAME) ROSS - YOUR MANAGEMENT COACH 

MARIE_CLAIRE

As a certified executive and organisational development coach, I love working closely with executives to provide support, improve self-awareness, challenge your perspective and hold you accountable as you strive for excellence.

Being able to help people thrive in their careers (and personal lives) is an honour and a privilege.

I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I'll work with you to discover what truly matters to you. As your coach, my role is to support you in navigating leadership complexities, enhance your decision making, develop a clear vision and foster a growth mindset.

Think of me as your GPS navigator—helping you reach your destination, chart your own path, stay focused on your goals, making adjustments as needed.

How Management Coaching Works

The management coaching program features:

  • Targeted Coaching focused on management best practices
  • Hands-on Strategies for real-world leadership challenges
  • Access to management learning portal with six master classes

Who is This For?

  • New and experienced managers who want to enhance their effectiveness
  • Team leaders transitioning into management roles
  • Organisations looking to develop strong leadership pipelines


 

COACHING AND MANAGEMENT - CLIENT REVIEWS

Strongly Recommend Marie-Claire

"I cannot thank Marie-Claire enough for her help and support. She listened to me carefully, understood my struggles, and came up with a plan to help me overcome challenges. During our sessions, she showed me no judgement. I always felt comfortable to open up to her about my experience and my thoughts.  It's a continuous process to becoming a better communicator. Marie-Claire has taught me that it's all possible for me, if I try. I'm now more confident when I speak, and I know I'm capable of handling tough situations at work. This is the growth that I was looking for, and Marie-Claire certainly invoked it. I strongly recommend Marie-Claire to anyone that wishes to improve their work experience."

Nikolay Hsu, Team Lead

Intuitive Approach

"Marie-Claire had been my favourite leadership blogger, for some time. It was a no-brainer to have her coach me. She was always on topic and had the intuitiveness to understand what I needed and was open to change the program, as and if, required. Overall coaching assisted me with the tools I needed to understand, plan and develop into the role very quickly."

Garry Undy, National HSE Manager

Really Insightful

“Since being coached by Marie-Claire, I am enjoying my job again and I’m getting along really well with my boss, in a way that I would never have thought possible, even two months ago.  My team is also much happier.  Marie-Claire has some really insightful information that she presents in a captivating manner. Her questions and information gets everyone thinking differently about building trust in teams, but also work relationships and performance.”

Data Engagement Manager
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