Business Coaching

Drawing on a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Dr. Poe offers evidence-based coaching strategies designed to strengthen leadership, enhance team dynamics, and foster a resilient company culture.

Whether you need one-on-one executive development, group workshops, or ongoing consultation, Dr. Poe’s tailored approach will help you achieve sustainable growth and success in today’s competitive marketplace.

Email:
drrobertpoe@proton.me
Phone:
(503) 957-2497
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Values that guide our coaching sessions

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Clarity & Purpose

There is value in aligning business goals with who you are to develop a deeper sense of purpose. Although success is about external achievement, it is also about building a business or career that reflects who you are, what matters to you, and how you want to impact the world.

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Psychological Insight for Strategic Growth

We will focus on integrating psychological understanding into your leadership and business decisions. By improving self-awareness, empathy, and emotional intelligence, you will start to gain clarity, manage complexity and lead with resilience.

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Evidence-Based Change

Evidence-based methods are built on empirical research, clinical trials, and outcome data. They consider not just what seems useful (face validity), but what has been proven to create measurable improvement in performance, leadership, communication, and psychological resilience.

The coaching process

Coaching is a collaborative and personalized process designed to help you achieve clarity, build momentum, and take meaningful action. Through structured sessions, practical strategies, and ongoing support, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to navigate challenges and reach your goals.

Step 1: Reach out

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your aspirations, challenges, and strengths to define clear, actionable goals that align with your vision for the future.

Step 2: Develop your plan

Together, we’ll design a tailored strategy that breaks down your goals into manageable steps, empowering you to take focused and intentional action.

Step 3: Experience growth

With regular support and accountability, you’ll implement your plan, overcome obstacles, and track your progress as you move closer to achieving your goals.

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FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our services, including session durations, costs, and what to expect.

Still have questions? Contact me.

What is business coaching?

Business coaching is a professional service that helps individuals, entrepreneurs, or organizations launch, grow, and scale their business effectively. improve their performance, set and achieve goals, and develop strategies for growth and success. A business coach acts as a mentor, advisor, and motivator, providing guidance, support, and accountability to help clients unlock their potential and achieve their desired outcomes.

How do I know if Business Coaching is right for me?

Business coaching can help entrepreneurs launch, grow, or scale their businesses effectively. It can help provide leadership skills, manage teams, and make strategic decisions. Small business owners can streamline operations, increase profitability, and expand market reach. Teams can improve collaboration, resolve conflicts, and enhance productivity. Individuals can transition careers, start new ventures, or improve workplace performance.

Does Business Coaching work?

Yes, numerous positive changes were found across coaching studies. Meta-analyses of studies on executive coaching have found improvements in self-efficacy, psychological capital, and resilience indicating executive coaching is effective in producing change even on dimensions considered relatively stable over time. Leaders who worked with an executive coach were significantly more likely to set specific goals, solicit improvements from their superiors, and obtain higher ratings from direct reports and superiors2.

How long does business coaching last?

Sessions are usually 60 minutes every other week for three months. Length of session and frequency can vary based on an individual’s needs, schedule, and case complexity. A contract may be renewed for three months to resolve issues or consolidate gains. The literature supports that the robustness of the effects of coaching seems to increase with the number of coaching sessions. ”This finding corroborates research on adult learning which suggests that deeper levels of learning (e.g. transformative learning),12 only occur when there are sufficient opportunities for critical reflection and active experimentation13.

How do I choose the right coach?

Look for a coach with experience in your industry who has expertise in your area of concern. You should look at their training and experience. You should feel a connection with the person, like their style, and feel genuinely heard. Listen to your intuition here. Education and training are also important. As a clinical psychologist and a business coach I am able to draw from a range of theories (outside of coaching) to creatively conceptualize your issues through multiple lenses.