Is Darren Frank's coaching limited to just business operations?

No. Kevin Salazar emphasizes that Darren focuses on the 'complete person,' weaving personal life with professional evolution to ensure the founder is ready for upcoming opportunities.

How does Darren Frank help when a founder feels stuck or 'in the dark'?

Kevin Salazar describes Darren as a sounding board and trusted advisor who sheds light on unseen areas and tells the founder when they are 'out of bounds' or moving in the right direction.

Why should an established professional hire Darren Frank?

Salazar argues that the systems that got you to your current level won't get you to the next; you need a partner to help increase capabilities and deliver growth.

Can coaching help if I feel like I don't belong in my new leadership role?

Yes. Christie Anderson felt she was 'unconsciously trying to earn belonging through perfection' and feared others would see through her insecurity. Through coaching with Ricky Scruggs, she learned she was invited into her role for her specific experience and character, allowing her to lead without feeling diminished.

How does faith integrate with professional performance coaching?

Christie found that grounding her identity as a 'child of God' rather than just a professional provided a solid foundation. Coach Ricky helped her realize that her worth is not built on performance, which allowed her to focus on serving others rather than proving herself.

Will childhood experiences affect my performance as an adult professional?

Christie noted that childhood wounds and traumas can affect you at any age unless dealt with. She found that working with Coach Ricky helped her address these underlying issues to operate from a place of acceptance rather than striving.

What do real people say about leadership development?

20 people recorded interviews about leadership development across 15 organisations. 8 of them mentioned more confidence in the decision in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was 2 – 6 months. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about leadership development in their recorded interview.

What people said changed

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

Confidence8 of 20 mentioned it
“And so to me, I need Darren, I need that sounding board, and I need that trusted advisor to tell me when I'm out of bounds or if I'm really in the right direction, 'cause I oftentimes feel like I'm in the dark and he'…”Kevin A Salazar
Better systems8 of 20 mentioned it
“Working with Coach Ricky, I know how to feel more grounded, less reactive, a clear thought process.”Christie Anderson
More energy3 of 20 mentioned it
“I felt diminished in my new role, whereas before I was able to show up energetic and helpful and useful.”Christie Anderson
Family & relationships3 of 20 mentioned it
“So my relationships with my whole family has shifted to a much more intentional way of treating everybody.”Daniel Newcomb
Mental clarity3 of 20 mentioned it
“And so my coaching was not so much to achieve the next higher administrative role or something like that, but rather mine was more to obtain clarity in what's next.”Linda Latham
Team & hiring3 of 20 mentioned it
“If you're somebody who knows that you're meant to make a really big impact in the world, but you feel like you're lacking the right kind of team, you're lacking the right kind of structure or guidance, what you'll be…”Jenna Ballard
Felt supported2 of 20 mentioned it
“If you're somebody who knows that you're meant to make a really big impact in the world, but you feel like you're lacking the right kind of team, you're lacking the right kind of structure or guidance, what you'll be…”Jenna Ballard
Mood & stress2 of 20 mentioned it
“Like, a lot more calm less angry, which is, kind of, how I started off this training.”Joanne Yammine

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How long it took

2 – 6 months · 1
Over a year · 1

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 20 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

“But I felt like I was not showing up as my best self because I was worried that they would see through me and my insecurity.”Christie Anderson
“So some of the teachings and the practices we did together live on that podcast, I have been using in my own work to ⁓ really regulate my nervous system, create neuro pathways in my brain to really step into new spaces and experiences in my life.”Olivia Fish
“I started working with Jessica from her Lion's Gate event. Before that, I was doubting the business that I was doing clearly in the spiritual environment and being a spiritual entrepreneur helping people. I even thought, 'Is there even space for businesses li…”Nadia Carta

Frequently asked

Is Darren Frank's coaching limited to just business operations?: No. Kevin Salazar emphasizes that Darren focuses on the 'complete person,' weaving personal life with professional evolution to ensure the founder is ready for upcoming opportunities. — Kevin A Salazar
How does Darren Frank help when a founder feels stuck or 'in the dark'?: Kevin Salazar describes Darren as a sounding board and trusted advisor who sheds light on unseen areas and tells the founder when they are 'out of bounds' or moving in the right direction. — Kevin A Salazar
Why should an established professional hire Darren Frank?: Salazar argues that the systems that got you to your current level won't get you to the next; you need a partner to help increase capabilities and deliver growth. — Kevin A Salazar
Can coaching help if I feel like I don't belong in my new leadership role?: Yes. Christie Anderson felt she was 'unconsciously trying to earn belonging through perfection' and feared others would see through her insecurity. Through coaching with Ricky Scruggs, she learned she was invited into her role for her specific experience and character, allowing her to lead without feeling diminished. — Christie Anderson
How does faith integrate with professional performance coaching?: Christie found that grounding her identity as a 'child of God' rather than just a professional provided a solid foundation. Coach Ricky helped her realize that her worth is not built on performance, which allowed her to focus on serving others rather than proving herself. — Christie Anderson
Will childhood experiences affect my performance as an adult professional?: Christie noted that childhood wounds and traumas can affect you at any age unless dealt with. She found that working with Coach Ricky helped her address these underlying issues to operate from a place of acceptance rather than striving. — Christie Anderson