Intelligent Leadership® Executive Onboarding Coaching
Hit the Ground Leading: Accelerate Your First-Year Impact Without Misfires
Combining deep personal purpose work with battle-tested 30-, 90-, and 180-day integration playbooks, Intelligent Leadership Executive Onboarding Coaching transforms high-stakes C-suite, senior executive, and executive transitions into rapid, culture-amplifying wins.
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The Hidden Risk in Every Executive Hire
The offer is signed. The resume is gold. But integration is where even the most expensive hires fail.
After a five to seven-figure search, months of interviews, and board-level scrutiny, the first 90-day clock starts ticking. Yet, most onboarding programs stop at checklists and culture decks, leaving your new leader to navigate unspoken power dynamics, unclear expectations, culture misalignment, and high-pressure performance windows alone. That’s where early missteps turn into silent resistance, or full-blown flameouts.
Sound familiar?
From High-Stakes Gamble → Trusted Leader in 180 Days
This is what happens when onboarding is strategic, personal, and powered by Intelligent Leadership®. After a five to seven-figure executive search, months of interviews, and board-level scrutiny, the clock starts ticking. Yet most onboarding programs stop at checklists and culture decks, leaving your new leader alone to navigate unspoken power dynamics, unclear expectations, and high-pressure performance windows. That’s where early missteps turn into silent resistance, or full-blown flameouts.
BEFORE
- 90-day checklist overwhelm
- Shallow meet-and-greets
- Culture landmines & peer resistance
- Board “wait-and-see” posture
AFTER
- Precision onboarding roadmap & stakeholder alignment
- Strategic one-on-ones that build trust & momentum
- Authentic influence & cultural fluency
- Visible wins, board confidence, leadership lift
Why Intelligent Leadership® Delivers Superior Executive Onboarding Results
Globally Recognized Excellence
Built on John Mattone’s Intelligent Leadership® framework, JMG’s executive onboarding approach has guided Fortune 500 and high-growth executives to exceptional first-year results. This proven methodology earned our founder recognition as the world’s #1 Executive Coach for 6 consecutive years.
Precision Leadership Diagnostics
Mattone Leadership Enneagram Inventory (MLEI)®,Strategic-Tactical Leadership Index (STLI-360)®, and comprehensive stakeholder interviews uncover hidden derailers and leadership superpowers before they impact performance.
Tailored Engagement Options.
Full 5-phase leadership journey or accelerated Quick-Start Sprint, structured for organizational investment or executive self-investment.
Relentless Accountability.
Weekly progress reviews, LeaderWatch® feedback systems, and measurable performance indicators ensure your investment delivers measurable impact.
Whole-Leader Integration
IL uniquely develops both inner core (mindset, emotional intelligence, character) and outer core (strategic competencies), creating sustainable leadership effectiveness, not just impressive first impressions.
Proven Executive Onboarding Outcomes
- Accelerated Trust Building: Peer and direct-report confidence metrics hit target benchmarks within 90 days.
- Early Strategic Impact: 2–3 board-level wins delivered within the first 180 days.
- Long-Term Success Rate: 92% of IL-coached executives remain and advance within three years (verified internal data).
LeaderWatch Reporting
100% of executives reporting measurable improvement within six months of IL Executive Coaching.
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Increase in Overall
Leadership Performance
What’s Inside Your Onboarding Engagement
Built to fit your runway: choose the full 5-phase immersion over 90 to 180-days or a lean 30-day Quick-Start Sprint that zeroes in on your most urgent gap. Every phase aligns with the 5 C’s of Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching®—the proven bridge from intention to 100 % leadership success.
Phase | 5 C Anchor | Focus | Key Deliverables |
---|---|---|---|
1. Assess | Clarity of Purpose | Inner- & outer-core diagnostics | MLEI, STLI-360, and stakeholder feedback |
2. Align | Clear Commitments | Intelligent Leadership Onboarding Plan | 6-month IL Onboarding Plan with milestones |
3. Activate | Communicating Commitments | Executive & stakeholder coaching sprints | Bi-weekly 90-min sessions + influence share-outs |
4. Amplify | Calibrating Progress | Culture & team acceleration | LeaderWatch® pulse checks, team workshops |
5. Anchor | Consequences | Legacy & metrics lock-in | Board-level scorecards, succession positioning |
Delivered exclusively by John Mattone Global Certified Master Coaches—engage with all five, or start small and scale as you do.
Meet Sheri Winesett
Practice Leader, Intelligent Leadership® Executive Onboarding Coaching
When a new executive walks in, the countdown begins.
Will they earn trust fast or trigger quiet resistance? Will they amplify your culture or misread it?
Sheri Winesett helps you get onboarding right when it matters most.
With over 20 years of experience coaching senior leaders through mission-critical transitions, Sheri leads our JMG practice in high-impact onboarding for new C-suite and senior hires. Her structured, deeply personalized approach is built to accelerate trust, align strategy, and deliver early wins within the first 30, 90, and 180 days.
From global financial institutions to high-growth healthcare firms, Sheri has guided organizations through the invisible risks that derail even the strongest hires. As a JMG Master Coach, she equips new leaders to read the culture, navigate unspoken dynamics, and lead with clarity and presence from day one.
Because no one remembers the search fee, only whether the hire sticks and succeeds.
Is Intelligent Leadership® Onboarding Coaching Right for You?
- For Organizations: You’re a CHRO, Talent Leader, or Board Member who has made a significant executive hire and needs to ensure they succeed quickly while protecting your investment and credibility.
- For Executives: You’re a newly hired C-suite or senior executive who recognizes that your first 180 days will define your long-term success and want expert guidance to accelerate your impact.
In Both Cases:
- You have budget approved for premium executive coaching
- You’re committed to measurable outcomes, not just “feel-good” sessions
- You understand that cultural integration and stakeholder trust are make-or-break factors
If this describes your situation, let’s discuss your onboarding strategy.
Your Elite Coaching Partners
Nicholas Mattone
CEO of JMG | Executive coach and Gulf leadership strategist
Trevor Maloney
Chief Growth Officer | IL Master Coach and advisor to global C-suites
These engagements are led exclusively by Nicholas or Trevor — not delegated to junior staff.
Your Onboarding Consultation
A short form (name, email, phone, company, role) takes 60 seconds. You’ll land on our scheduler to book directly with Nick Mattone or Trevor Maloney.
No pitch deck—just actionable insight on your highest-impact onboarding lever.
Awards & Global Recognition
These accolades reflect the global impact of the Intelligent Leadership® philosophy—the very foundation of our executive onboarding coaching.
- #1 Executive Coach (2019–2025) — GlobalGurus.org
- #1 Executive Coach (2024) — Fox Interviewer
- Top Leadership Thinker — Thinkers50 (Finalist)
- Top 10 Global Coaching Firms — Stats N Data, WMR, IBI
- Top 11 Fastest Growing Training Companies — GrowJo Database
- #1 Coaching Blog & Podcast — Feedspot (2017–2025)
- 17 Registered Trademarks — U.S. Patent Office
- 192-Credit ICF Certification — Intelligent Leadership® Program
FAQs
We already run a 90-day orientation — why add coaching?
Checklists install a leader; IL coaching integrates them—bridging culture, politics, and performance.
Our search firm offers “integration coaching.” What’s different?
Typical search-firm coaching = 3-6 hours. IL engagements deliver 30–60 hours of Master-level coaching tied to hard KPIs.
Can the executive pay personally?
Yes. We structure self-funded engagements with the same rigor and confidentiality—often reimbursed once results speak.
Is this available outside North America?
Absolutely. We coach leaders globally through a hybrid on-site/virtual model with cultural adaptation.
What’s the investment?
Premium and bespoke—aligned to scope. We outline options during your consultation.
Flawless Integration Starts Now
“Leadership is not about the seat you occupy; it is about the values you live and the trust you build—one meaningful moment at a time.”
— John Mattone