The Leadership Edge: How Executive Coaching Powers CNE Success
- Presenter(s): Elizabeth Madigan
- Session Length: 50 minutes
- Date: Mar 30, 2026
Join us for an engaging exploration of executive coaching designed specifically for hospital chief nurse executives. In this 50-minute session, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of what executive coaching truly is—and isn't—and how it can elevate your leadership effectiveness in today's complex healthcare environment. We'll begin by demystifying executive coaching, distinguishing it from mentoring, consulting, and therapy, and examining the evidence-based approaches that make coaching a powerful tool for leadership development. You'll learn how coaching creates a confidential partnership focused on achieving your professional goals, enhancing self-awareness, and driving sustainable behavioral change. Next, we'll provide practical guidance on identifying the right coach for your needs. You'll discover key credentials to look for, essential questions to ask potential coaches, and red flags to avoid. We'll discuss different coaching specialties, methodologies, and how to assess coach-client fit to ensure a productive relationship. Finally, we'll address the practical aspects of engaging a coach, including typical engagement structures, session frequency and duration, investment considerations, and how to measure coaching outcomes. You'll leave with actionable insights on how to integrate coaching into your leadership development plan and maximize the return on this investment in yourself and your organization. Whether you're considering coaching for the first time or looking to deepen your coaching partnership, this session will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about this transformative leadership tool.
