Four ways to build stronger working relationships

Relationship Skills Coaching

Some of the most capable people in any company, and some of its most successful founders, are exceptional at the work and still find the people part hard. The remote years produced an explosion of technical talent, and many people rose very fast, building companies and leading teams without the usual years of practice with people. The same gap shows up in experienced leaders at any stage. It isn't a talent problem. Relationship skills can be learned, and this coaching builds them.

We begin with a short, honest look at how you connect with colleagues today. Then we work on the situations in front of you: preparing for the investor pitch, building consensus for a decision, repairing a working relationship, giving feedback that lands, or handling a difficult co-founder.

Common focus areas

• Speaking with investors, boards and partners
• Building consensus and enthusiasm for a direction
• Becoming a leader people want to follow
• Handling conflict and disagreement face to face
• Giving and asking for feedback that lands

Format: Typically a six-month engagement with sessions every two weeks, by video or in person. Individuals can engage on their own, or an employer can sponsor.

Programs for Teams

One person with strong relationship skills helps a team. Shared habits of communication change how a whole group works. Tamaca Leadership designs and delivers cohort programs for teams and leadership groups that build the same practical skills across the group, so strong individuals become a strong group.

Programs are built around a competency framework that describes good working relationships in observable terms, then pairs each skill with training, practice and coaching that fit a full workload.

Typical program elements

• A short baseline for each participant
• Interactive workshops, in person or virtual
• Small-group coaching and peer practice on real situations
• Mentoring for emerging leaders
• Before-and-after measures to show what changed

Executive Coaching

A confidential, one-on-one partnership for founders, managers and senior leaders, including leaders who rose quickly and those stepping into bigger roles. We start with a clear picture of where you are, using a baseline assessment and, where helpful, input from the people you work with. Then we set two or three goals that matter to you and your organization, and work on them in real time, on real situations.

Common focus areas

• Becoming a leader people want to follow
• Executive presence and communication under pressure
• Making hard decisions and owning them well
• Influencing peers, boards and investors you don't control
• Managing stress, energy and the risk of burnout

Format: Typically a six-month engagement with sessions every two weeks, by video or in person.

Organizational Consulting

For organizations that want relationship and leadership quality to be something they can define, train and measure. Services include:

• Competency frameworks and leadership standards
• Training curriculum and program design
• Outcome measurement and data-driven program improvement
• Facilitation of planning sessions with stakeholders who have competing priorities
• Program design for professional associations and healthcare organizations