Leadership Coach

Description

• ThinkWell is a growing, flexible health systems organization with global influence and local grounding. Our focus is driving transformation in the global health space by always questioning and disrupting conventional wisdom about what works or cannot be done. We develop solutions tailored to a client’s context and political realities, do not replicate global models and all-purpose solutions, and believe in pragmatism over ideology. We know that to drive change, we must focus on how the world could be rather than making excuses for the status quo.
• ThinkWell is searching for Leadership Coaches to build stronger leaders and managers within ThinkWell.
• The consultant, under the direction of the ThinkWell Managing Director and Talent Director, will undertake the following scope of work:
• Conduct 1:1 virtual coaching sessions with ThinkWell staff members to achieve the following results:
• Increasing employee engagement
• Transform common everyday dilemmas into opportunities
• Improve communications
• Provide management and leadership tools
• Work with the employees in establishing goals and also meet with the line manager to ensure an employee is implementing business goals through coaching sessions (Accountability)s
• Team/Group coaching may be requested for specific teams

Requirements

The consultant will ideally possess the following qualifications:

• Extensive management consulting or business experience across multiple industry sectors and a minimum of five years of coaching experience. This provides a broad perspective and provides confidence that the coach understands the coaches world.
• A pragmatic approach and process proven to deliver real-world results. Evidence of a solid track record of successful client projects will be required.
• Extensive training in human behavior and team dynamics. This is augmented by implementing advanced leadership tools and frameworks that invite reflection, reframing and practice.
• Authenticity and empathy are essential to supporting crucial decision-making and resolving conflict.
• Authenticity and empathy are essential to provide a safe harbor for employee growth and development as leaders.
• Specific assignments might require fluency in French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, or other languages.

Timeline and deliverables:

• The consultants will provide an hour of coaching per employee on an agreed-upon frequency (usually 2-4 weeks frequency); the assignment is for 4-6 months with the possibility of extension.
• The consultant will be responsible for producing the following deliverables:
• A summary document of coaching techniques and management/leadership tools discussed and shared.