Client: Technical Workforce Solutions Firm

The Context:

A rapidly growing technical workforce solutions firm, the largest in the aviation industry, faced a pivotal moment as its founders prepared to step back from daily operations. The Chairman, CEO, and President needed to adopt a more strategic, less hands-on approach, while the leadership team was tasked with stepping into their roles as authentic, capable leaders. This shift required significant behavioral and operational changes to ensure a seamless transition and sustained success.

Our Approach:

Bravanti led a multi-faceted program to elevate leadership capabilities, foster alignment around a unified vision, and prepare the team to effectively present the company’s value to potential investors.

Key initiatives included:

  • Individual Executive Coaching: Personalized coaching for each leader to develop strategic focus, confidence, and readiness for this critical organizational evolution.
  • Founder Coaching: The Chairman, CEO, and President participated in targeted group coaching sessions to prepare them for transitioning to a higher-level strategic focus while empowering their successors.
  • Team Coaching: Collaborative sessions helped the leadership team solidify their shared vision and demonstrate their ability to lead independently. To simulate real-world leadership scenarios, the founders stepped back from these sessions, allowing the team to demonstrate their capability to lead.
  • Leadership Communication Training: A storytelling and presentation workshop equipped leaders with skills to articulate the company’s value proposition, handle investor inquiries, and communicate effectively across all levels.
  • Board Readiness Support: The Chairman and COO received tailored guidance from an Executive Advisor and Board Preparedness Expert to prime them for future board roles.

Results

  • An average ROI of $326,563 per individual executive coaching engagement, with a total ROI exceeding $2.5 million across eight engagements.
  • Improved productivity and own retention among participants.
  • Enhanced team cohesion, with leaders prioritizing collaboration and organizational goals over departmental silos.
  • Improved relationships with stakeholders and greater trust-building efforts with the next tier of leadership.
  • A marked reduction in conflict as leaders embraced accountability and ownership, fostering a more structured and focused environment.

Our Expertise

Executive Coaching, Founder Coaching, Team Coaching, Executive Advisory, Leadership Communications

For more information, contact us at info@bravanti.com.