If you’re considering working with an executive coach, chances are you’re ready to invest in your leadership growth and take your career—or business—to the next level. But if this is your first time, it’s natural to wonder: What actually happens during an executive coaching session?
At GrowBiz Coaching & Mentoring, we make sure your first session sets the foundation for lasting transformation—by clarifying your goals, assessing where you stand, and crafting a personalised roadmap for leadership success.
Let’s walk you through what to expect.
🔍 1. Pre-Session Discovery or Intake
Before your first session, you’ll typically complete a pre-briefing or intake form. This may cover:
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Your current role and responsibilities
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Leadership challenges you’re facing
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Professional goals and aspirations
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Preferred coaching style (structured, conversational, goal-based, etc.)
This helps your coach tailor the session to your context and desired outcomes.
🎯 2. Clarity on Goals and Objectives
The first session isn’t about solving everything at once—it’s about getting clear on what matters most to you.
Your coach will ask powerful, open-ended questions to help you identify:
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What’s working and what’s not
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The leadership behaviours you want to develop
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Gaps between where you are and where you want to be
This process aligns your coaching journey with measurable, relevant goals.
🧠 3. Self-Awareness Exercises
A key part of our executive coaching framework involves understanding how you lead today. You may discuss:
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How you handle feedback and conflict
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Your leadership style
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Emotional intelligence and communication strengths
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How others perceive your leadership presence
Depending on the program, you may also explore tools like Gallup StrengthsFinder to map out your core competencies.
🗺️ 4. A Personalised Coaching Roadmap
By the end of your first session, you and your coach will co-create a plan. This includes:
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Frequency and format of future sessions (e.g., monthly 1–2 hour sessions)
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Short-term priorities to work on
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Long-term development goals
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Action steps between sessions
Our tailored coaching & mentoring programs typically span 8–10 sessions per year and adapt as your leadership evolves.
🤝 5. Trust & Confidentiality
One of the most valuable outcomes of the first session is establishing trust. Executive coaching only works when you feel safe to open up. At GrowBiz, confidentiality is a cornerstone of every session.
You’ll leave feeling heard, supported, and energised—not judged or evaluated.
Ready to Begin Your Coaching Journey?
Whether you’re stepping into a new leadership role or looking to overcome roadblocks, your first executive coaching session is a powerful step toward clarity, confidence, and capability.
👉 Book your free first coaching session with GrowBiz today and experience the impact of personalised leadership development.
