Coaching
Make it Matter
There are plenty of “coaches” out there.
Coaching has become a commodity. Everyone has one (or four) and a lot of people consider themselves to be one (hi, that’s us—we’re coaches). “Coaching” has become this catch-all word for a range of skills and approaches.
“Coach” is a title that can describe a therapist or an athlete, and every role in between.
...So is SNP's version of coaching right for you?
Looking for kudos and compliments?
We're not for you.Want to talk about your feelings, a lot?
We're not for you.Have it all figured out, but want a coach because “everyone has a coach?”
We're (definitely) not for you.
"SNP is truly a trusted advisor. They take the time to listen, bring creative perspectives to our global team, and always deliver with excellence."
— Rae Kyriazis
GVP, Field Transformation & Readiness, SAP
About Coaching with SNP
A POINT OF VIEW
Benefits
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Practical, use-them-now skills that get people to listen and take action.
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Solve the problems you have right now and build the strategy that ensures you can anticipate the problems of the future.
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Develop your career plan. Short term. Long term. Near term.
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Partner with a company, not just a coach. There is no ego at SNP. If you want a new coaching style, your coach—and SNP—will help you find your next coach.
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And, we keep it safe. What happens in the meeting stays in the meeting. If something needs to be talked about with a manager or colleague, we will coach you, come with you, but NEVER talk about you without you.
1-on-1 Coaching
The 3 C's
Our coaching spans all levels—from IC to C-Suite. Whatever the level, we’ll match the coachee with the SNP coach that makes the most sense. Our coaching covers, but is not limited to, the “3 C’s.”
Career Development
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Writing Performance Reviews
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OKRs (quarterly goals)
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Charting Career Goals
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Addressing Specific Performance Issues
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Corporate Exposure & Visibility
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Promotion / Growth
Consulting
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Leadership & Responsibility
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Influence
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Politics
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Strategic vs. Tactical
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Prioritization
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Strategic Conversations
Core Skills
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Presentation Skills
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Content Development & Storytelling
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Delegation & Delivering Feedback
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Managing and Managing Up
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Cross-functional Communication
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Dialogue & Facilitation Skills
"One-on-one SNP coaching has been one of the pillars of The APM (Associate Program Manager) program from its early days to the present. Current APMs often cite their SNP Coaches as instrumental to their growth and development on their paths to becoming the current and future leaders of Silicon Valley."
— Diana Ly
Former APM Program Manager and PM Staff Lead at Google
What Makes An SNP Coach
Audience Advocates
We have coaches around the world. Our home base is San Francisco. Our homes are in Mountain View. Morocco. NYC. Tokyo. London. Los Angeles. And places in between. The geographic diversity brings a diversity of industries, experiences, languages, and culture.
Coaches come to SNP with experience. They’ve led people, teams, functions (some have led companies). Some run a parallel coaching practice that focuses on their speciality. We respect coaching certifications; we don’t ask for them. Regardless of background, coaches join SNP and go through our full onboarding process: values (accountability, service, curiosity), skills, and connections. Then: they coach…their SNP colleagues. That’s right. Before they are eligible to coach you, they spend time coaching SNPers, internally. Quality is our legacy, and the intensity of our coaching onboarding is a testament to that.
SNP's Coaching Process
You’ll often have two SNP team members involved in your coaching experience: one who will set up, coordinate, and manage your coaching package. The second—most importantly: your coach. And we don’t have an algorithm to match you with the right coach. We go—as they say—old school. We’ll get to know you, in your own voice, and then introduce you to the right SNP coach from our elite coaching community.
After the introduction, your first, 30-minute introductory session is on us. Get to know your coach. Share more about yourself, and maybe even coordinate calendars to get your sessions scheduled. Then: you get to work.
Scope out your coaching program with an SNP team member.
Share your goals and objectives via a 30-minute intake interview. We are journalists, we want to know about you!
Get set up with the right coach that suits your goals and desired outcomes.
Schedule your introductory, 30-minute, get-to-know-you session with your coach, and start to plot out your coaching experience.
Schedule sessions and meet with your coach at a time and cadence that works best for you.
Steps 1-4 can happen within one week, or one month. It’s based on your schedule, your priorities, and when you want to get to work.
Want to extend your coaching engagement, add sessions, or even consider switching to a new coach? We’re here, and we’ll make it happen.
