Coaching for Physical Well-Being

Researchers have produced convincing evidence that physical well-being is critical to sustainable leadership effectiveness. Yet many Executive Coaches may not see their role as being focused on a leader’s physical well-being, believing that such responsibilities lie elsewhere, with health care practitioners or fitness trainers. After completing this week’s reading, identify the compelling reasons why an Executive Coach should consider coaching for fitness. In particular, discuss the relationship between stress, physical well-being and leadership effectiveness. Outline the role of an Executive Coach in determining when physical well-being should be elevated to a critical coaching emphasis.