Executive coaching tools and techniques help leaders grow. They include the GROW model and 360 feedback. They also include digital tools and great questions. VAs can handle the admin work. This frees you to focus on coaching.
Key Takeaways
- The GROW model helps leaders set and reach goals
- 360 feedback gives data from all sides
- Good coaching uses 3 questions for every 1 statement
- A 90 day plan helps you add new tools step by step
- VA support lets you focus on what matters most
Last Updated: January 16, 2026
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Executive coaching tools are methods and tests that help leaders grow. They help you get better results with clients. Think of them as your gear for doing great work.
Your Toolkit Should Include:
The ICF says top coaches use tools that get results you can track.
GROW gives structure to your talks. It moves clients from where they are to where they want to be. It has four parts.
The Four Parts:
Sample Questions for Each Part:
GROW is easy to learn. You can start using it today. It works for most coaching talks. Performance Consultants has training if you want to go deeper.
This method focuses on the bond with your client. It has four key ideas.
Co-Active takes more time to learn. But it builds strong bonds with clients. Many coaches use parts of it with GROW.
This method looks at the future. It skips over the past. It uses these key questions.
This method works well for quick wins. Use it when time is short.
This gives leaders input from all sides. It asks the boss, peers, team, and clients. Then it shows patterns.
Top Tools:
360 feedback shows blind spots. Leaders often do not see what others see. This data is a gift.
Good Choices:
Pick one or two to start. You do not need them all.
Options:
Key Areas: Know yourself. Control yourself. Read others. Build bonds.
EQ matters a lot for leaders. It often matters more than IQ.
These questions help leaders think deep. They find their own answers. That is more powerful than you telling them.
Types of Questions:
Open Questions Ask: “What options do you see?” “What does success look like?”
Closed Questions Ask: “Are you ready to start?” “Have you talked to your boss?”
Use more open than closed. Aim for 3 to 1.
This method uses positive energy. It has four steps called the 4-D cycle.
This works well when people are stuck in negative thinking.
What to Look For:
Top Options:
Pick one that fits your style. Try the free trials first.
Admin support can handle tech setup. They manage client messages and fix issues. This frees you to coach.
What VAs Can Do:
VAs make you more effective. They do the admin so you can coach.
Before Tests:
During Tests:
After Tests:
VAs handle calendars across time zones. They keep everything running smooth.
What They Do:
Good time management plus VA help means you can serve more clients.
Onboarding:
Ongoing:
Notes:
Think About:
Start simple. Add more as you grow.
Month 1: Build Your Base
Week 1-2:
Week 3-4:
Month 2: Build Your Skills
Week 5-6:
Week 7-8:
Month 3: Refine and Grow
Week 9-10:
Week 11-12:
Get examples of change. Use before and after stories. Keep client journals. Write case studies.
Formula: ROI = (Benefits - Costs) / Costs x 100
Example:
The math often shows huge returns. Track it to prove your value.
Start with the GROW Model for talks. Use 360 Feedback for data. Master Great Questions as your core skill. Get a Software Platform for client work. Learn one thing well before adding more.
For Leadership: 360 feedback and EQ tools For Teams: DiSC or MBTI For Strategy: Cognitive style tests
Start with one complete test like 360 feedback. Add more as you grow.
Core Stack:
A VA can manage all setup and ongoing admin.
What They Do:
Coaches save many hours each week with VA help.
Five Key Types:
Aim for 3 questions to every 1 statement.
Four Levels:
Measure at the start, middle, and end. Follow up later too.
Executive coaching tools include methods, tests, questions, and software. Together they help leaders change.
The GROW model gives structure. 360 feedback gives data. Great questions drive insight. Software makes admin easy. VAs free you to focus on high value work.
VA support makes a big difference. VAs handle assessments, scheduling, messages, and notes. This lets you do more coaching. See our complete VA guide for more.
Success takes ongoing learning and systematic tools. Start with one method. Add tools as you grow. Track your results.
Ready to Master Executive Coaching Tools?
- Pick one core method to start
- Add 1-2 assessment tools
- Get coaching software
- Practice great questions
- Consider VA support
- Track results to show ROI
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