The Tip-Off
Why Even the Best Talent Leaders Need a Coach
Today’s talent executives are under immense pressure — from navigating AI disruption to aligning workforce strategy with unpredictable business goals.
But even the most experienced leaders can’t see their own blind spots.
That’s why more organizations are investing in Executive Coaching & Advisory — not as a perk, but as a performance multiplier.
The Court View
Leadership in 2025 looks different. It’s hybrid, data-driven, and deeply human.
Executives must lead across functions, influence without authority, and continuously adapt to shifting priorities.
Yet, according to Gartner, nearly 70% of HR leaders feel underprepared to guide digital and organizational transformation. The best leaders aren’t waiting to catch up — they’re working with advisors who can challenge their assumptions, expand their perspective, and help them play at a higher level.
The Play
A Head of Talent at a global professional services firm was promoted into a broader People leadership role but struggled to align the TA function with the CFO’s financial expectations. Through targeted executive coaching and biweekly advisory sessions, Sixth Man helped the leader translate workforce metrics into business outcomes and reframe conversations with the C-suite.
Within six months, she secured new budget for TA analytics, reduced agency spend by 20%, and earned a seat on the firm’s enterprise planning council — not by working harder, but by thinking and communicating differently.
The Coaching Corner
- Most leaders work in the business, not on themselves.
- High-performing executives invest in reflection, feedback, and recalibration.
- The best advisory relationships don’t just support leaders — they stretch them.
The Box Score
Targeted coaching and advisory engagements typically drive:
- 15–25% improvement in leadership effectiveness metrics
- Greater retention and readiness of next-generation leaders
- Faster alignment between HR, Finance, and Operations priorities
The Assist
If you’re leading through transformation, don’t do it alone.
Sixth Man™ partners with senior HR and TA leaders to provide strategic advisory, executive coaching, and board-level insight — helping leaders anticipate challenges, accelerate performance, and deliver results that last.
Sixth Man Insight
Even all-stars need a coach. The smartest leaders know when to bring one off the bench.
