Objective: A senior leader in an ASX-listed company had recently been appointed to the C-suite. This marked a significant career milestone and a meaningful shift in scope and expectation. With a strong operational and technical foundation, he sought coaching to evolve his leadership style, sharpen his strategic lens, and operate with greater influence as an executive.

Approach: As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Phil Woods, Director of Catalyst Strategy, delivered a tailored coaching program grounded in Gallup’s powerful CliftonStrengths tools. The engagement focused on helping the executive understand the strengths that had propelled him to success and the strengths he now needed to lean into to lead at the next level.

Coaching sessions explored how to intentionally shift focus from operational excellence to enterprise impact, identifying the work only he could do, and helping him let go of activities that no longer aligned with his role. We worked together to reframe his leadership identity: what he wanted to be known for, how to elevate his presence in the boardroom and the market, and how to bring the best out of his team.

We also uncovered blind spots and built strategies to manage them, ensuring his natural talents could be applied more effectively and with greater awareness.

Positive Impact: The executive developed a clearer, more confident leadership identity, strengthened his presence at the enterprise level, and shifted from delivery to direction. By realigning his focus and deliberately applying his strengths, he elevated both his impact and influence.

If you’re preparing for a step-up in leadership, rethinking your impact, or ready to unlock your full potential, let’s explore how Catalyst Strategy can help.