Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching Process
Successful executives don't invest in coaching. They invest in results.
A structured, evidence-based methodology that has delivered measurable leadership transformation for 500+ executives across 55 countries since 2010.
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The Foundation
Inside-Out Transformation
Intelligent Leadership is built on a core principle: your inner-core (character, values, self-concept, thoughts, emotions) is the foundation for every outer-core leadership competency that matters. Critical thinking, strategic vision, team leadership, communication, talent development, drive for results: none of these can reach their potential without a strong inner core beneath them.
This is what separates IL from other coaching methodologies. We do not just work on skills. We work on the person beneath the skills. That is where lasting transformation begins.
“Character drives competence.”
4 Phases · 7 Pillars
The Coaching Journey
Every IL Executive Coaching engagement follows a proven 4-phase structure. Click each phase to see what happens and what you receive.
Phase 1
Awareness
Understanding Your Starting Point
Every engagement begins by understanding context. We work with you and your key stakeholders to define the coaching vision, uncover your leadership reality, and identify what matters most to you and your organization.
Build Rapport and Context
Establish coaching relationship and understand your organizational environment, business challenges, and leadership context.
Core Purpose Development
Define your unique leadership purpose and what drives you as a leader, connecting your inner motivation to your external impact.
Stakeholder Interviews
Gather candid input from those who know your leadership best to identify patterns, blind spots, and opportunities.
The Wheel of Intelligent Leadership
7 Pillars That Drive Transformation
Every phase of the IL process is built on these seven pillars. They are the disciplines that separate leaders who improve from leaders who transform.
1
Think Different & Think Big
Challenge assumptions and envision what others cannot yet see.
2
The Vulnerability Decision
Choose openness over armor. Real strength begins with honesty.
3
Mindset of Privilege vs Duty
Lead because you owe it to others, not because you earned the right.
4
Leverage Your Gifts & Address Gaps
Know what you do best and where you need to grow.
5
The Courage to Execute
Turn insight into action. Thinking without doing changes nothing.
6
Being Vigilant & Present
Stay attuned to what is happening around you and within you.
7
Course-Correct
Adjust continuously. The best leaders never stop refining.
1
Think Different & Think Big
Challenge assumptions and envision what others cannot yet see.
2
The Vulnerability Decision
Choose openness over armor. Real strength begins with honesty.
3
Mindset of Privilege vs Duty
Lead because you owe it to others, not because you earned the right.
4
Leverage Your Gifts & Address Gaps
Know what you do best and where you need to grow.
5
The Courage to Execute
Turn insight into action. Thinking without doing changes nothing.
6
Being Vigilant & Present
Stay attuned to what is happening around you and within you.
7
Course-Correct
Adjust continuously. The best leaders never stop refining.
Sample Engagement
12-Month Coaching Timeline
A structured roadmap from kick-off to certification. Each milestone builds on the last, creating compounding leadership growth.
Month 1
Project Kick-Off
In-Person
- ●In-depth leadership interview and goal setting
- ●Establish coaching vision and success criteria
- ●Core Purpose exploration begins
Month 2
Assessments Launched
Virtual
- ●MLEI, CPI-260, IOPT, and STLI-360 assessments administered
- ●Stakeholder interviews conducted
- ●Core Purpose exploration begins
Month 3
Assessment Debrief
In-Person
- ●Full assessment debrief: strengths, gaps, and surprises
- ●Core Purpose development continues
- ●Leadership shadowing and observation
- ●Individual Leadership Development Plan (ILDP) setup
Month 4
ILDP Created & Shared
Virtual
- ●ILDP finalized and shared with stakeholders
- ●"Magical 30 Days" self-discovery process begins
- ●Ongoing coaching sessions and leadership shadowing
Months 5–7
Implementation & First ROI
In-Person + Virtual
- ●ILDP actively implemented in daily leadership
- ●Core Purpose development continues
- ●First LeaderWatch ROI survey launched: stakeholders rate observed improvement
- ●Regular coaching sessions with real-world application
Month 8
LeaderWatch Debrief
In-Person
- ●First LeaderWatch results shared with team
- ●Core Purpose statement finalized
- ●Progress review and ILDP refinement
Months 9–11
Sustained Growth
Virtual
- ●ILDP implementation continues with deeper focus
- ●Core Purpose completed and integrated
- ●Second LeaderWatch ROI survey launched: measures sustained growth
- ●Cultural coaching and team impact assessment
Month 12
Celebration & Certification
In-Person
- ●Final LeaderWatch debrief and results presentation
- ●Certificate of Completion awarded
- ●Celebration dinner with your coach
- ●Sustained growth plan for continued development
Timeline shown is a sample C-Level engagement. Your engagement will be customized to your goals and schedule.
LeaderWatch ROI Study
Proven, Measurable Results
At months 5–7 and 9–11 of each engagement, stakeholders rate the degree of improvement they observe for every developmental goal co-established with the leader and their IL Coach. These are real numbers from our database of 750+ global leaders.
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Agility with Change, Learning, and People
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Creativity and Innovation
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Building and Sustaining a Positive Team Culture
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One-on-One Communications
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Overall Leadership Effectiveness
0% of executives who experience IL coaching for 6+ months improve their leadership effectiveness.
Your Engagement Includes
What You Receive
60+ Hours of Direct Coaching
Over the course of your 6-12 month engagement with a JM/IL Master Elite Executive Coach.
World-Class Assessments
MLEI, CPI-260, IOPT, STLI-360 with full reports and debrief sessions.
Individual Leadership Development Plan
Your personal ILDP targeting specific strengths to amplify and gaps to close.
LeaderWatch ROI Measurement
Quantifiable proof of your leadership growth, measured by the people who work with you.
Books, Tools, and Resources
John's bestselling books (Intelligent Leadership, The Intelligent Leader), accountability journal, templates, and models.
Certificate of Completion
Formal recognition of your IL Executive Coaching engagement and leadership transformation.
What Sets IL Apart
Guaranteed Results
Every leader who engages in IL Coaching for six months or longer experiences measurable improvement in leadership effectiveness. Our process is rooted in data, research, and proven methodologies.
Proprietary Frameworks
Models like the Stealth Cultural Transformation Model and the Value Proposition Model uniquely integrate personal growth with business success. 16 USPTO registered trademarks and more pending.
The World's Premier Coaches
6 of the world's top 20 executive coaches (Global Gurus) work under one roof at JMG. John Mattone and Dr. Aldo Civico are ranked #1 and #2 globally.
A Global Legacy
Since 2010, IL coaching has transformed over one million lives and impacted thousands of organizations across 55 countries. Former clients include leaders at PepsiCo, BlackRock, Credit Suisse, and the US Air Force.
From Leaders Who've Been Through the Process
“In his leadership coaching sessions with me, as CEO and our executive team, Mr. John Mattone provided us with a clear understanding of the principles of his intelligent leadership coaching philosophy and process, but above all he delivered various ideas, methods, and practical applications combined with his structured coaching process that resulted in me becoming a better CEO, our senior leaders becoming better and our organization becoming more effective.”
Wendelin Zellmayer
CEO, Rising Tide, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
“One of the things that I appreciated the most was how he structured the entire coaching process and how engaged he was. His personal commitment to have face to face sessions not just with me, but with my entire leadership team in order to get a very good understanding of the business we operate, our challenges as a team, but also of the industry we operate in. In Summary, my work with John has had great results and a huge impact on me, my team and our organization. Simply amazing!!”
Armando Uriegas
CEO-Director General, Nielsen Mexico
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CEO, John Mattone Global
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