Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is leadership coaching?
A: Leadership coaching is a personalized process that helps leaders develop self-awareness, sharpen decision-making, strengthen communication, and improve how they influence others. It’s about bringing out the best in yourself so you can bring out the best in your team.
Q. Is executive/leadership coaching worth the investment?
A: Yes-when done with the right coach, leadership coaching consistently delivers a strong return on investment. Independent studies (including research from the International Coaching Federation) show that organizations see improved productivity, higher employee engagement, and stronger leadership pipelines. On an individual level, leaders report greater clarity, reduced stress, and measurable improvements in decision-making, influence, and career growth.
Q: Why is leadership coaching important for organizations?
A: Effective leaders shape culture, performance, and results. Leadership coaching equips leaders to inspire teams, reduce conflict, boost engagement, and drive measurable business outcomes.
Q: How can leadership coaching improve organizational performance?
A: By strengthening leadership skills, improving communication, and aligning leaders with the company’s vision, coaching leads to higher productivity, improved morale, and better business results.
Q: Can coaching be done virtually?
A: Yes. Coaching is highly effective in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format — making it accessible regardless of location.
Q: What makes Dave Koshinz’s coaching unique?
A: Dave blends professional coaching expertise in three coaching modalities with 35 years of real-world business experience, helping clients move from chaos to calm command. His approach balances strategic clarity with personal well-being, ensuring growth that’s insightful, meaningful, and sustainable.
Q: Is coaching confidential?
A: That depends, it is important to clarify what level of confidentiality a coach provides. Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) are often part of a coaching arrangement. If the coach is an accredited member of the ICF or other regulatory body there is a code of ethics and enforcement body. If the coach is not accredited then confidentiality is based on any agreement between the coach and client. Dave is accredited, therefore confidentiality is built into every coaching engagement.
Q: How do I get started with Dave?
A: Feel free to reach out via email or text with any questions. Or book a consult or Clarity into Action session.
Q: Who should consider leadership coaching?
A: Leadership coaching is valuable for executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders who want to increase their effectiveness, overcome roadblocks, or prepare for larger roles. The truth is everyone benefits from learning to be an authentic leader, life is leadership.
Q: Does leadership coaching only work for large companies?
A: Not at all. Coaching is actually even more beneficial for small and medium sized businesses — especially startups.
Q: How does the leadership coaching process work?
A: Coaching usually begins with a discovery session to identify goals, challenges, and desired outcomes. From there, regular sessions (weekly or bi-weekly) focus on reflection, feedback, and action items tailored to your context.
