2021 is clearly a year of great change, especially in the business world, and so in response to a growing need for support at the higher leadership level the Experience Bank Group has launched an innovative, new service.
Delivered by Rae Gaukroger, Be Your Best: Springboard Candidate Coaching supports senior executives to build the knowledge, skills and confidence to transition to new opportunities faster. Focused on, but not exclusively for, leaders in the North East this new service will contribute to retaining top talent to boost the growth and prosperity of our local economy. Rae has worked in management and leadership development for over 30 years in organisations such as Boots and as an independent consultant with clients in the public and private sectors including the NHS, Northumberland National Park, and Greggs. She has enjoyed the many benefits of investing in her own development throughout her successful career journey. A qualified coach in leadership coaching and mentoring, the Hexham based professional is delighted to partner with Peter Neal of the Experience Bank Group to launch this service in the region. She said: “Showcasing your talents in a recruitment process can be tricky and it can be hard to present the best, authentic version of yourself when the stakes feel high. It’s all about connection, not perfection. Selfawareness is crucial and understanding individual preferences about your strengths and blindspots is key. Of course everyone tries their best but not everyone has the opportunity for constructive feedback, expert guidance and input. This new service does just that! Following changes during the pandemic, including redundancies, streamlining and businesses closing, high level talent may be looking for a new role for the first time in years. Some clients may feel rusty and out of touch with selection processes and I wanted to find the perfect channel to help them. Through Be Your Best : Springboard Candidate Coaching we’ve created a confidential space to learn, practice and receive feedback on interview techniques, presentation skills and presence. Coaching is high on support and challenge to really stretch clients beyond their comfort zone into their learning zone. “I’ve known Peter for a while, and have been aware of the great things he’s been delivering within the leadership and boardroom sector. A partnership with him seemed a great fit, he’s always open to new ways to support senior managers and directors. So the new service was launched.” Coaching is tailored to the needs of the individual and clients walk away with their confidence boosted, able to articulate their skills and experience with clarity plus the skills to present with presence and gravitas. Of course we can’t guarantee a job offer but we can help you to give it your best shot by presenting the very best version of yourself. Peter Neal, director of the Experience Bank Group, said: “In the North East we are lucky enough to have a plethora of executives with extensive experience. However, in recent times those at a senior level have been under massive pressure and may now feel they lack the confidence or knowledge to present themselves to potential, future employers. Many may have had little investment in personal development, lack experience in the recruitment process and are frustrated by interviews, feeling they don’t perform to their best. “We have launched Be Your Best: Springboard Candidate Coaching to shift mindsets from “it might be possible to its definitely do-able” and to help them be open and authentic, confident and yet stretched out of their comfort zone. In turn, employers and the region as a whole will benefit from some of the most talented leaders in the UK being in the right roles right here in the North East.” Following a free initial “chemistry” call with Rae to understand your context and what you are seeking to achieve, your coaching will be tailored to you. Experience Bank Group incorporates The Experience Bank philanthropic, social enterprise company along with a commercial venture providing two, symbiotic services – EB Board level Recruitment and EB High Performing Boards. With this combination of specialist expertise, the Experience Bank Group is uniquely positioned to help organisations ensure they have not only the right skills in the leadership team and boardroom but also optimum board performance with higher value creation. 5% of all revenue from the Experience Bank Group is gifted to The Experience Bank social enterprise to enable more start-ups, early-stage businesses, charities and social enterprises to have access to high quality, advisory and non-executive talent.
