Noble Manhattan Coaching presents an Introduction to Manager as a Coach
Did you know that coaching is one of the 6 leadership styles (Goleman 2000)? The most effective leadership style for nurturing and retaining talent. Coaching transforms leaders from problem-solvers into people-developers, creating stronger, more capable teams. Through coaching, leaders empower their team members to find their own solutions, building confidence and ownership. The coaching approach helps leaders better understand their people's strengths, challenges, and aspirations—enabling more meaningful talent development. Coaching can also be used as an influencing technique to advance our career with various stakeholders, and also influence stakeholders to achieve desired results. Whatever your role, coaching is a must-have skill for any professional who cares about their professional career and performance, and wants to manage both with intent.
Speakers
Gerard O'Donovan
Professional Master Coach, Founder, CEO, Noble Manhattan Group
Gerard O'Donovan
Gerard O'Donovan is a professional Master Coach and the Founder and CEO of the Noble Manhattan Group, Europe's leading coach training organization.
A pioneer in leadership development, he's created influential coaching models and theories focused on empowering human potential. Gerard founded several successful ventures including The Alpha Group, Westminster Insurance Ltd, and International Coaching News magazine. He's a past president of the International Authority for Professional Coaching and Mentoring (IAPC&M) and a founding director of the International Regulator for Coaching and Mentoring. After selling his insurance business in 1993, he established Noble Manhattan Coaching, which has since trained over 25’000 people across 31 countries. His expertise is recognized by organizations like the Prince's Trust, where he consults on youth business development.
As one of only nine IAPC&M Fellows worldwide, Gerard has received numerous accolades, including CEO of the Year from CEO Monthly magazine.
Dominique Gobat
Master Distributor, Noble Manhattan Switzerland
Dominique Gobat
Dominique Gobat is the Master Distributor for Noble Manhattan Switzerland, where they deliver coaching training to individuals and companies. Dominique is a certified ICF executive coach and career strategist with over 16 years of experience in helping people achieve their career goals.
He specialises in personal branding, networking, and stakeholder mapping, and he believes that mindset and influence are essential for career success. Dominique holds multiple pivotal roles, serving as a Senior Career Advisor for the University of St. Gallen's MBA program, as well as a Career Strategist for IMD's Executive MBA. Moreover, he acts as a Transition Coach for Randstad Risesmart, providing vital support to professionals in times of redundancy or career transition. Dominique is ICF and Hogan certified, which means that he has met the highest standards of coaching excellence.
He is also a member of the International Coaching Federation.Dominique has a diverse background in IT, business development, marketing, communications, and project management. He has worked in a variety of industries, including non-profit, digital, FMCG, and education.