Performance, Change and Strategy

Private Equity coaching

Perhaps benefitting from being outside of the private equity arena I have developed a successful private practice working with Private Equity professionals who use my services in monthly one to one confidential meetings.

Coaching for Private Equity professionals working in the context of the entrepreneurial focus of their firm, their internal and external relationships with CEO’s, CFO’s, etc, and their own investment committees often will benefit from unconflicted coaching and development.   Confidential sessions are an ideal way of addressing “weaknesses” or “challenges” which culturally are better addressed using an experienced outside resource.   Due to the confidential nature of these relationships particular individuals cannot be named however I have a track record of working with Directors and Partners in well known Private Equity houses.   If however you wish to speak with one of them this can be arranged, just call me and ask to speak to someone who has experienced Private equity coaching.

What is my role?

Private Equty coach, Executive coach, performance, solutions coach, creative problem solver, conciliere, collaborator, challenger, trainer, facilitator, change agent  co-creator of solutions for both personal and business progresss.

Who I work best with?

Highly ambitious performers who either understand or are open to the “power” of working with someone whose sole remit is to support reflection change and progress and to bring appropriate conversational challenge.  Generally ambitious individuals who believe using an outside professional is an important “edge” in the repertoire.  A sense of humour helps.  Those who want the “edge” that private equity coaching can bring.

How I work as a Private equity coach

A monthly face to face session where the focus is on discussing whatever is relevant to my client with a view to helping move forward on the issue or goal.

Length of time : Generally 2 hours for most clients,  for some 2 ½  hours plus whatever works for my client.  My fees are based on sessions not hourly rates.

Location: whatever works best for you. Some clients have sessions at the office, some at home.

Focus of private equity coaching  sessions

No set format but typically leadership issues, feedback (from appraisals/colleagues), “soft” skills/relationship development with a view to preparing for the next  role or promotion.

Any area which will affect performance and results.  A range of “individual topics” from improving my performance and focus in a particular area, what next in my career, to being a more powerful leader, to building better relationships, dealing with “difficult investment committees”, repairing communication between myself and FD, becoming a better collaborator, developing as an influencer/leader/entrepreneur, dealing with stress, more confidence, letting go of situations, learning new skills/ approaches, better influencing, better quality meetings coping better with political internal situations,  making a big (career) decision, to creating more options and choices with current business situation.

Why Private equity coaching works…

Goal focused conversations, purposeful conversations that build on your strengths, conversations that make you think, reflect and make progress.  My ability to build lasting realtionships that place trust and collaboration at the core together with my ability to focus on the not always obvious common sense combined with a sound understanding and experience of behavioural change.

Private Equty coaching offers a chance to sit back and reflect on what has happened plus a safe objective space in your schedule to discuss areas of business (and personal) life that are uncomplicated and not conflicted by office politics.  Smart individuals realise coaching is not remedial but an edge a tool to be used in business and personal progress.

Working with someone like me who is 100% focused on you and your progress.  A trained experienced individual (Over 750 Hours of Executive coaching to date). Working with trust and confidentiality at the core.

What next?  If you want to explore whether Private Equity coaching is right for you then:

I always like to meet with you first in order to make sure that we are a right fit plus to answer any questions you may have.   Call me, Rob Rave, at any time to arrange this 07958- 670416