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CEOs are not only navigating Board demands and an uncertain external environment, but are also facing increasing pressure to be strategic whilst leading people safely and successfully. There is an ongoing tension between the delivery of results, the fear of getting it wrong, and relentless people demands getting in the way of strategic work.

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Understandably, frustration, stress and self-doubt can start to creep in, as despite your best efforts, there is a lack of team cohesion, momentum and impact.

 

Executive Partnering helps you to be your best, deliver your strategy; align your teams; and create sustainable success for you and your organisation.

 

If you're feeling isolated and uncertain about the best way forward, then Executive Partnering will provide the strategic clarity and traction you’re looking for.

ABOUT EXECUTIVE PARTNERING

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Executive Partnering is a blend of executive coaching, advisory and planning across strategic leadership, communication and culture.

 

Accelerating a process that can take years organically, I partner with you as your sounding board, coach, advisor and confidante to remove the guesswork and fast track your results.

 

In addition to intensive individual support, you are also included in the CEO Collective community

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The CEO Collective

 

The isolation that comes with being a CEO is very real. Sometimes there’s nothing more valuable than being able to spend time with others who truly ‘get it’.

 

Through our Executive Partnering, you will become part of a community of likeminded CEOs to share experiences, explore challenges and foster connection in a confidential environment.

 

Facilitated workshops run quarterly where we address topical issues together.

Who is this for?

 

Executive Partnering is for ambitious SME CEOs and Senior Executives who are keen to continue their growth, be their best and create meaningful change.

 

It is for those who are looking for strategic clarity, to enhance performance and create an adaptive organisation for sustainable success and impact.

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The ADAPT Approach

 

The ability to adapt is the key to success for individuals and organisations to thrive and make an impact in an evolving workplace and external environment.

 

The ‘Adapt Approach’ is based on the philosophy that successful adaptive leadership requires Awareness to understand strengths, blind spots and team or community insights, followed by Deliberate planning and action, to develop Adaptive and Purposeful leaders and teams for meaningful Traction.

From not knowing where to start with a major project I had undertaken to now being able to slowly move through my milestones and establish a clear direction for where I am going, Sophie has been instrumental in the development of my ideas and professional skills. Not only has she helped progress the idea but has provided me with lots of tools and strategies to take beyond the current project into other areas of my work. She has a very positive attitude and after a coaching session, I always feel a lot better about any issues/roadblocks that are standing in my way - It has been a very enjoyable experience working with Sophie.   

 

Tabitha Carr, Marketing Specialist, Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus

Outcomes & Inclusions

 

Executive Partnering provides you with an experienced accountability partner to support you to achieve your potential, be your best and amplify performance across areas such as:

 

  • Strategic leadership

  • Executive team alignment

  • Difficult discussions

  • Elevating performance

  • Prioritisation and planning

  • Leadership confidence and capability

  • Presence and performance

  • Health, wellbeing and satisfaction

  • Team productivity and cohesion

  • Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

  • Communication and credibility

  • Decision making and results

  • Influence and impact

 

We start by clarifying your strengths, defaults and personal priorities. We also explore the contextual attributes, challenges, risks and opportunities of your organisation. Underpinned by your personal career and lifestyle goals and professional deliverables, we define the focus of our work together.

 

From there, you are truly supported to adapt and achieve your ambitions to lead strategically, with objective, informed and individualised support behind the scenes.

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Inclusions:

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  • Kick off strategy session

  • Monthly 60 -90 min coaching/planning/partnering sessions

  • Unlimited SOS contact, as required

  • Relevant leadership frameworks & tools

  • Monthly videos on topical leadership issues & strategies

  • CEO Collective community & quarterly workshops

 

We partner together for a minimum of six months.

ABOUT SOPHIE GRAVES

 

Behind the most successful people is a specialised support crew. Executive Partnering gives you access to best practice expertise that’s adapted to you and your workplace. I’m like a leadership consultancy just for you (except more fun to be around).

 

With a depth of experience across culture, strategy, communication, leadership and organisational development, I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of CEOs, Boards and Executives for well over 20 years.

 

I founded The Adapt Group in 2008 and adapt what I've learned from corporate organisations to the unique needs of SME, Health and NFP clients.

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Interested to find out more?

Contact me directly at:

sgraves@theadaptgroup.com.au

0447 348 308

 

Or book a confidential discussion to discuss further here.

*Please note that limited places are available for this program*

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Client experience and impact

 

I engaged Sophie as a CEO coach at a time of considerable growth and change for the for-purpose organisation that I lead. Sophie's broad experience and deep expertise in a range of areas vital to CEO and organisational performance was immeasurably helpful. Sophie moves seamlessly from practical suggestions, idea generation, and deep reflective questions that broadened and clarified my thinking and direction.

 

Further, Sophie's warmth and wisdom in asking insightful questions during a time of great change enhanced my personal wellbeing and assuredness. That sense of calmness and confidence will remain, as Sophie is not merely a champion of my work, but develops enduring confidence through strategic questioning and efficient consideration of alternatives clearly developed through a career supporting a wide range of leaders. I wholeheartedly recommend Sophie to any CEO seeking to lift their leadership capability, and the performance of their organisation.

 

Damian Stock, CEO, ARC Justice

I have engaged Sophie over a period of 10 years in three different organisations and have found her support, knowledge and program delivery to be invaluable.

 

Sophie has helped me with leadership development programs for my teams, executive development and coaching, strategy planning and execution, culture and organisational development, structural change career decision, team building and in the development of high performing team programs.

 

She has enormous breadth and depth of knowledge and is a pleasure to work with. Sophie really cares about the people she works with and truly partners with them to get the best results for both the individual and the organisation. Her support has helped me with the decision making and execution as a leader, to improve organisational people management, culture and performance.

 

I would highly recommend Sophie to take your organisation or individual development to the next level.

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​Caroline Mulcahy , CEO Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc

Sophie has assisted my Board over the last 2 years, and we are engaging with her for a third occasion. My experience of working with her has included induction and team building for new appointees to the Board and a strategy review that included forward-thinking. She possesses a natural ability to quickly develop a meaningful rapport with people within the group. She has a knack that enables her to swiftly and accurately read people and the interpersonal dynamics of a small group or room. She has strong analytical skills and can grasp complex concepts and assist in explaining them in an accessible manner for a broad audience. She projects a strong sense of confidence and empathy in her verbal communications with clients.

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Murray Thomas, Chair, Dental Board of Australia

I have worked with Sophie in her capacity as a facilitator and a coach over the past few years. I have always found her style to be open, calm, clear and engaging. She is always well prepared and although not forceful with the group, has an amazing ability to 'round up the troops' to achieve some definitive actions and agreed next steps before the end of the session! As a coach, I have valued Sophie's advice and capacity to understand my needs and areas of focus and then work with me to clarify key goals and priority actions to achieve these. She is always very responsive, meets face to face and provides me with relevant literature or tools that relate to the area that I am working to improve. I really enjoy and respond to Sophie's clear, calm and authentic style and through my experience would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a facilitator or a coach.

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Kellie-Ann Jolly, CEO Victoria, The Heart Foundation

I have had the pleasure of working with Sophie on an Executive Development Roadmap and throughout the pandemic. Sophie was able to create an interesting and engaging program within a dynamic evolving environment. Sophie is a very welcoming consultant and has a wonderful sunny personality and is very client oriented. Sophie has the ability to quickly understand quite the key components of what is required and then develop solutions to be delivered.

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Pam White, Director People & Culture, Orygen

Sophie's expertise was invaluable to our success. Sophie consistently demonstrated her exceptional abilities in helping our ambitious and purpose-driven team navigate through a myriad of options and challenges, resulting in the creation of clear and actionable plans. Her extensive knowledge of external markets provided us with valuable insights and perspectives, enabling us to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the curve. Her expertise, calm demeanour, sense of humour, and remarkable ability to keep a group on track will undoubtedly contribute to the success of any team or organisation fortunate enough to work with her.

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Tanya Large, Head of People and Culture, Ausmed

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