Facts and FAQs

Q: What is coaching versus consulting?

A: Coaching and consulting, though similar, have some major distinctions. A consultant is an expert who dispenses advice and has the answers. The consultant holds and drives the agenda that produces a result for the client.

In a coaching-client relationship results are produced with the client who holds and drives the agenda. The coach influences, engages and inspires an outcome that the client can repeat independently.

Q: What is a Facilitator of Human Development Strategies?

A: Being A Better Leader founder Lisa Caswell has carved an industry niche while creating better leaders. Multi-faceted facilitation is her key to producing successful outcomes.

By employing solid skills in facilitation, communication and coaching, plus over two diverse decades in the business community, Caswell’s skill set is best categorized as a Facilitator of Human Development Strategies.

Q: What is Holistic Communications?

A: For some, the word “holistic” conjures up images of herbal remedies or secluded spas, yet the word has a more concrete meaning. Simply, it is the principle that a single part is understandable only in its relationship to the whole.

All forms of communication are taken into account during each phase of Being A Better Leader programs. Communication affects and directs all people. In understanding, embracing and acting on this principal, remarkable things happen.

Q: What is Expedited Communications?

A: Nuances that hinder outcomes may go unnoticed. It’s important to discover those nuances and develop plans that take them into account.

As well, expediency is increasingly desirable in producing results. It means doing things in a timely manner and also in doing them well.

Intentional communication that produces the unfettered exchange of relevant messages assures that leaders achieve goals more quickly and successfully.

Q: Why are there so many references to communication at Being A Better Leader?

A: Success at Being a Better Leader hinges on understanding clients’ existing strengths, clearly defining measurable objectives, devising game plans with key strategies and coaching leaders through to successful outcomes and beyond.

This success is reached only through the effective and thorough use of communication. Victories are won only when engaged communication happens.

Every noteworthy leader relies on the ability to fully engage others to action.  

Q: What is the end goal for Being A Better Leader on behalf of its clients?

A: Pride in a job well done, reward in sharing the success of others and building a worthwhile reputation matter implicitly at Being a Better Leader.

Q: How important are processes and methodology?

A: These elements are essential, particularly when others are involved who request input and updates.

It is only through structured and proven methods that outcomes are accurately calculated. The success of the process, in essence, is the benchmark. The outcome is the end result. Learn more about some of the tools utilized on the Solutions page

Q: What is the framework used at Being A Better Leader?

A: Founder Lisa Caswell uses both traditional and innovative methods and processes for developing customized communication based solutions that lead to successful conclusions.

Q: Is it necessary for a coach to have successful experience in their client’s field?

A: It’s worth noting that Angelo Dundee never went a single round with Ali. It was neither his intent nor desire. Dundee knew how to coach and how to connect with athletes to bring them to their potential.

Balancing tact with frank direction requires a strong connection between client and coach. Sound business knowledge is essential for executive coaches and human development strategists; yet, the ability to successfully lead leaders is an elusive skill that few professionals possess.

Fortunately, at Being A Better Leader results are based on the ability to lead leaders rather than compete for a similar place in the boardroom.