Leigh Bailey I have a B.S. in Mathematics with a Minor in Economics. My master’s degree is in Human Development with an emphasis in Counselling in Organizational Psychology and my coaching certification from New Ventures West. What benefits does executive coaching provide to the legal sector, specifically, private practice law firms? Few lawyers are trained to be effective leaders. Yet, Managing Partners and Practice and Administrative leaders require sophisticated leadership skills. Executive coaching offers customized leadership development for leaders in law firms in four key areas of leadership competence: • Self-Mastery • Relationship Mastery • Results Mastery (working in the business) • Strategic Mastery (working on the business) Coaching is helpful in building a strong What is your professional background and education? My professional background started with 10 years in banking and finance. I was a front-line manager then transitioned to corporate Training and Development at Norwest Corporation focused on Sales and Management training. I observed that training could deliver information but not behaviour change. I was drawn to coaching because I wanted to make a difference in organizations and in leaders’ lives. I founded The Bailey Group 35 years ago. An Interview with... The Benefits of Executive Coaching within the Legal Sector I’m Leigh Bailey, the Visionary and Founder of The Bailey Group. I’m one of the most experienced executive coaches in the country, with an exceptional track record in guiding boards, CEOs, and executive teams toward peak performance. I’ve had the privilege of serving leaders across diverse sectors, including legal, technology, banking, financial services, insurance, advertising, marketing, healthcare, nonprofit, manufacturing, and beyond. WWW.LAWYER-MONTHLY.COM 11
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