Upon administering an assessment with the organization, coaches at CoachingPlus realized that challenges existed not just among the teams, but also highlighted certain actions that leadership could take as well. “With our assessments, leaders at the firm learned that while their teams required training on collaboration and communication, the leadership panel would also benefit from executive coaching and guidance in fostering a truly collaborative business environment,” elaborates Demetris. CoachingPlus conducted a two-day workshop with the business team to develop their collaboration skills. Additionally, the leadership received 3-month of executive coaching. In the end, the results spoke for themselves. Not only were workshop participants able to identify the strengths and weaknesses that influences their collaboration and leadership skills, but in developing strategies to balance these, it helped transform their normally pugilistic environment into a more open, collaborative and feedback-oriented workplace. With follow-up coaching sessions tailored to the individuals, CoachingPlus provided ongoing integration of new skills and behaviors learned in the workshop.



Another example demonstrates how CoachingPlus conducted an EQ leadership development workshop, whereby, they walked their client through a series of emotional exercises to encourage self-exploration. The workshop was an emotional and cultural awakening that involved a series of discussions and exercises, producing numerous thought-provoking activities. “A vital part of our leadership development programs is the various forms of feedback we receive from the participants; they begin reflecting from the first exercise, then steadily progresses until new behaviors are learned and integrated,” states Demetris. In the second half of this workshop, CoachingPlus guided the client into connecting Transformational Leadership to Collaborative Intelligent Leadership, culminating in a goal-setting exercise that enabled participants to identify key behaviors they wanted to improve, then develop an action plan to achieve their desired outcomes. Such activities build resilient leadership characteristics that drive businesses forward through a collaborative thought process.

Torchbearers of Business Transformation

Since its inception, CoachingPlus as focused on developing more effective leaders and teams. Demetris often reflects on how his own desire and commitment to become a more effective leader drove the development of the Collaborative Intelligence (CI) model, which addresses emotional resilience, business culture calibration and influencing skills. These attributes are key to effective leadership in collaborative environments. He adds, “When I founded the company, I understood that leadership is imperfect, constantly evolving, and even good leaders suffer periods of questionable effectiveness. And this is where they benefit from models such as Collaborative Intelligence, which develops and balances these key attributes.”

To continue developing effective leaders and teams, CoachingPlus plans on expanding and adapting their program offerings to enable our clients to “lean in” and attack new challenges with passion and vigor. So, it is safe to conclude that CoachingPlus’ strategy to developing Collaborative Intelligence in leaders will enable them to help organizations for years to come.