Women Worldwide With Deirdre Breakenridge

What does it mean to coach others? Are you better at giving advice or asking questions? After more than 25 years in supervision, management, and leadership, Ken Jacobs founded Jacobs Communications Consulting in 2007. Through his business, he found that even though he was a strong consultant, he really had a passion for helping people through coaching—but he wanted to become even better at “helping unstick clients who are stuck.” He went to coaching school (yes, it exists!) and founded Jacobs Executive Coaching in 2014. Tune in as Ken shares how he got started as an executive coach, how to know when you’re ready for a little help, and the common qualities he sees in the leaders who truly empower their teams. In This Episode The important differences between being a consultant and a coach How to know when you’re ready to hire a coach—and when you’re not The challenges and opportunities many executives face today Must-have characteristics for today’s leaders and professional coaches Quotes in This Episode “Wh