David De Silva

Executive Coaching

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Recruitment advice

So you’ve found the perfect job – but you’re not sure how to make your application  stand out from the crowd.

Doing a one page ‘pitch’ can be daunting – you have so much to say – but so little space – and every word counts.

My extensive experience  short-listing and interviewing  thousands of applicants is that understanding your leadership values and honing your narrative is critical.

My services include:

  • reviewing the candidate information pack for your chosen job to ensure you tailor your application
  • providing advice on your application and resume to help you craft an effective leadership pitch for the role
  • working with you before the interview (rehearse ad practice) to help you
    • present as an inspirational and transformative leader 
    • hone the structure of your interview answers to hit the STAR (situation, task, action result).
    • demonstrate your skills and experience clearly and succinctly.

Leadership Strategy

Moving from ‘the doing’ to leading others can be challenging – it means letting go, having less control and potentially confronting your trust issues.

For new leaders the transition can be daunting and if not dealt with can lead to bad habits (e.g micro-managing).

I can work with you to clarify your leadership goals. This can encompass

  • strategic thinking and how to set a broad direction for your team
  • how to delegate and empower your people
  • the importance of building a transformative culture
  • how to build the skills and capabilities of your staff
  • embedding effective oversight and governance ‘touch points’.

Executive Coaching

Building a trusted partnership to help you develop your leadership skills and reach your goals.

My role is to provide an independent, honest sounding board to help you talk through and navigate complex issues and help you grow in a psychologically safe environment.

It starts with goal setting – this requires self-awareness, a commitment to explore your strengths, weaknesses, blind spots and hidden potential and a willingness to  make positive changes to enhance your leadership. This may encompass:

  • enhancing your communication skills (inspire, negotiate, influence)
  • building confidence – in yourself and how you present to others
  • better time-management – work smarter
  • more effective decision making – assessing risks and opportunities
  • resilience – how to handle and reduce stress and bounce back from obstacles or failures
  • better work-life balance (how to pause and recharge)
  • strategic planning – how to set a vision, and better understand when to stay the course and when to pivot
  • enhancing your emotional intelligence – self-awareness and  self-management (understand your emotional drivers) and the impact of your decisions and actions on others

 

My role is to guide, to allow you to brainstorm, challenge assumptions, offer fresh perspectives on situations, have tough conversations and ultimately help you grow in confidence in your leadership journey.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level?

Get in touch today and receive a complimentary consultation.

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