The issues she faced when she requested to be coached were as follows:
Conclusion
As demonstrated in this research paper, coaching is a powerful tool to empower clients to become effective leaders. However, it is crucial to note that leadership requires constant work on behalf of clients in order for them to remain great leaders. That explains why the greatest leaders in the world (i.e. CEOs, presidents, etc.) always services of coaches to support and empower them. However, leaders must be aware that there is no perfect leader and that they cannot control certain factors. The leadership style a leader adopts is most often influenced by his/her values, motivation, decision-making ability and his/her cultural, social, political and economic environment. In our history, we have examples of great leaders such as Bill Gates Chairman of Microsoft, Steve Jobs former CEO of Apple, Jacques Diouf former FAO Director, Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, Indira Ghandi, John Kennedy and Mother Theresa. They all had different leadership styles but they all possessed the ability to motivate, influence and inspire others. They also made profound changes in their respective fields.
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