Executive coaching

A client explains the value of coaching....

As a CIO, I've really come to appreciate the value of a confidential executive coach.

I know I should be thinking "out of the box," but sometimes I feel stuck in a rut. And there are times when I admit that I can't see the forest for the trees.

There are other times when I've got a vision and need help thinking through the details of how to translate it into reality. And of course, there are many times when I've decided a path forward, but I just want to be sure I see all the potholes ahead.

Who can I talk to for perspective, advice, or just a "sanity check"?

I spend a lot of time with my boss, but he's not an IT professional; plus, sometimes I want an independent sounding board to think through what I'm going to say to him as well as others.

I spend a lot of time with my staff; but they're as likely to be the subject of discussion as contributors, and there's lots I need to think through in confidence.

I enjoy talking to peers in other companies; but their time is as limited as mine, so I can't count on their help when I need it.

This is where Dean comes in. He actively listens to me, and quickly distills my situation down to its basic components. Then, he helps me plan my strategies and think through my communications.

I have always found Dean's advice sound -- grounded in practical business logic and entrepreneurial common sense. Plus, no one understands the complexities of organizations better than Dean. His overall "systems" perspective ensures that my actions won't solve one problem while creating several others.

We all can benefit from an independent sounding board and from the experience of others. It gives us that bit of extra confidence. I'd recommend that other C-level executives give Dean a call. He's a great coach!

Gary Rietz
CIO, Ubiquity Brands
Chicago, IL

Open-minded executives recognize the value of an independent sounding board.

Coaches come in different flavors, focusing on your career, business strategies, technologies, or personal work habits. Dean's focus is unique:

Dean Meyer coaches CIOs and executive-level change agents on organizational, political, and leadership issues.

"First as a CIO of a rapidly growing company and now as I sit on several Boards of Directors, I've dealt with many significant issues and critical decisions. Over the last 10 years, Dean has helped me dissect and reflect in a calm setting. His coaching was invaluable, and definitely contributed to the goals which we achieved."

James Walker former CIO, WMC Mortgage

Dean listens to you, and helps you get a perspective with a combination of common sense built over 35 years in the IT industry and his compelling business-within-a-business paradigm.

Then he works with you to plan practical solutions, drawing from a wealth of implementation experiences and proven systemic change processes.

"Over the last 12 years while I've held the most senior IT management roles in three organizations, I've very much appreciated Dean's counsel. Dean's extensive knowledge, clear thinking, and his ability to examine issues beyond the superficial level set him apart."

Cecil Wright CIO, Flint Energy Services

Coaching is delivered as needed via scheduled telephone meetings and periodic private "off-campus" days together.

Executives who have benefitted from Dean's coaching are from diverse corporations, governments, and not-for-profit institutions, including Abbott Laboratories, Ubiquity Foods, WMC Mortgage, Flint Energy, State of California, The Assemblies of God Headquarters, and Compassion International.

"Dean, you have had a profound impact on my view of the world, and I consider you a friend and a brilliant advisor."

Michael Moore Chief Information Officer, San Diego County

Examples of questions and issues that Dean's coaching has addressed....

More on Dean's background....

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