Who are Orchard Coaching leadership programs designed for?

Orchard Coaching programs are designed for business owners, executives, leadership teams, managers and emerging leaders in growing businesses.

What leadership programs does Orchard Coaching offer?

Programs include the Future Leaders Program, Leadership System Boardroom, Exceptional Management Program and executive coaching services.

Are Orchard Coaching programs available online?

Yes, Orchard Coaching offers both online and in-person leadership development programs.

What industries does Orchard Coaching work with?

Orchard Coaching works with growing businesses, agencies, executive teams and leadership groups across multiple industries.

Leadership Skills Self-Assessment

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This 15-minute self-assessment shows where your leadership is strong today, and where a little focus would make the biggest difference for you and your team. There are no right or wrong answers. The more honest you are, the more useful your coaching will be.

What’s your full name? *

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What’s your email? *

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Your current role? *

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Business name *

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Part A: About Your Role

A few quick questions so you only answer what’s relevant to you.

Do people report to you directly? *

Yes

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Do any of the people who report to you lead their own team?

Yes

Are you responsible for a whole function or department, or for the business's results day to day, and are you part of the leadership team?

Yes

Are you the owner, CEO or managing director?

Yes

How many people are in the business? *

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How many people are in your team? *

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How long have you been in your current role?

Under 1 year

1-2 years

3-5 years

More than 5 years

Would you like to step up to the next level in the next 1–2 years?

Yes

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Which other levels do you still regularly work at?

Team Leader

Leader of Leaders

Executive

Part B: Core Skills

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Self-awareness and wellbeing

I know how my behaviour lands on others, especially under pressure. *

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I notice when I’m about to rescue someone or take over, and I hold back. *

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I look after my energy and wellbeing so I can lead well for the long haul. *

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Emerging Leader Skills

Each level finishes with two statements: one on letting go of the old way of working, and one on mindset, meaning how you see yourself as a leader.

How to rate yourself
Rate each statement on how often you actually do it, not how often you intend to.
1 - Not yet
2 - Occasionally
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5 - Consistently: others would name this as a strength of mine.

I actively ask for feedback and act on it. *

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I get things done through others, even when I have no authority over them. *

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I share what I know and help my peers succeed. *

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I understand who our customers are and what they value from my work. *

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I plan my week around priorities rather than reacting to whatever lands. *

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I help newer team members find their feet. *

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Letting go: I step up and take responsibility without waiting to be asked. *

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Mindset: I see myself as someone others can look to, not just someone who does good work. *

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Team Leader Skills

Each level finishes with two statements: one on letting go of the old way of working, and one on mindset, meaning how you see yourself as a leader.

How to rate yourself
Rate each statement on how often you actually do it, not how often you intend to.
1 - Not yet
2 - Occasionally
3 - Sometimes
4 - Usually
5 - Consistently: others would name this as a strength of mine.

I delegate whole outcomes, not just tasks, including stretch work that helps people grow. *

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I hold regular one-on-ones focused on the person’s growth, not just status updates. *

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I address underperformance early and directly, instead of working around it. *

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I organise the team’s work so it flows without me being involved at every step. *

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My team feels safe to raise problems, disagree and make mistakes. *

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I help hire new starters and set them up to succeed in their first 90 days. *

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Letting go: I resist jumping in to do the work myself when my team can do it. *

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Mindset: I measure my success by my team’s success, not my own output. *

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Leader of Leaders Skills

Each level finishes with two statements: one on letting go of the old way of working, and one on mindset, meaning how you see yourself as a leader.

How to rate yourself
Rate each statement on how often you actually do it, not how often you intend to.
1 - Not yet
2 - Occasionally
3 - Sometimes
4 - Usually
5 - Consistently: others would name this as a strength of mine.

I choose team leaders for their leadership ability, not just their technical skill, and I actively develop them. *

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I hold my leaders accountable for how they lead their people, not only for what their teams deliver. *

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I resolve friction between teams and balance competing priorities. *

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I turn the business strategy into clear priorities for my teams. *

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I manage resources and budget to deliver results. *

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I lead my teams through change and bring people with me. *

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I influence my manager and peers effectively, including disagreeing constructively. *

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Letting go: I resist going around my team leaders to fix problems myself. *

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Mindset: I see my main job as building leaders, not running teams. *

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Executive Skills

Each level finishes with two statements: one on letting go of the old way of working, and one on mindset, meaning how you see yourself as a leader.

How to rate yourself
Rate each statement on how often you actually do it, not how often you intend to.
1 - Not yet
2 - Occasionally
3 - Sometimes
4 - Usually
5 - Consistently: others would name this as a strength of mine.

I set direction and make clear trade-offs about what we won't do. *

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I see the patterns and root causes behind recurring problems. *

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I understand our financials and the commercial drivers of the business. *

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I've built an operating rhythm (meetings, metrics, one-on-ones and talent reviews) that works without me in every decision. *

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I actively shape a culture where learning and developing others is expected. *

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I confidently influence key stakeholders such as owners, the board and major clients. *

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I bring the customer and the market into our decisions, and I encourage new ideas. *

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I act as a leadership team member first, and as head of my function second. *

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Every key role in my area has a named successor or a development plan. *

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I spot and manage the key risks to my area and the business. *

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Letting go: I stay out of operational problems my leaders can handle. *

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Mindset: I think of myself as a leader of the whole business, not just my part of it. *

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Owner or CEO Skills

Each level finishes with two statements: one on letting go of the old way of working, and one on mindset, meaning how you see yourself as a leader.

How to rate yourself
Rate each statement on how often you actually do it, not how often you intend to.
1 - Not yet
2 - Occasionally
3 - Sometimes
4 - Usually
5 - Consistently: others would name this as a strength of mine.

My people can describe the vision for the business in their own words. *

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My leadership team works as one team and holds each other to account without me in the middle. *

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I give my leaders real authority to make decisions, and I back them. *

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I deliberately invest time and money in developing our leaders. *

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I treat culture and leadership behaviour as a strategic priority, not an HR task. *

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I know my own reactive patterns and how they flow through the business. *

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I hire and back senior leaders who are better than me in their area. *

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I manage governance, risk and key external relationships, such as the bank, advisers<br>and major clients. *

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I have a succession and ownership plan for the business, and for myself. *

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Letting go: the business could run well for a month without me. *

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Mindset: I see my role as building a business that thrives without me. *

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Your focus

List up to three skills you know you most need to work on. Consider skills that will have the greatest positive impact on the area you lead which is yourself if you're an emerging leader.

Top skill *

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2nd choice *

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3nd choice *

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Reflection

Five questions. Write as much or as little as you like.

1. What leadership moment from the last month are you proudest of? *

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2. Where do you most often find yourself stepping in or doing it yourself? *

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3. Who could step into your role one day, and what would they need to get there? *

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4. If your team were honest, what would they say you should start, stop and continue? *

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5. What do you want to be known for as a leader in 12 months' time? *

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Leadership Skills Self-Assessment

Part A: About Your Role

A few quick questions so you only answer what’s relevant to you.

Part B: Core Skills

How to rate yourselfRate each statement on how often you actually do it, not how often you intend to. 1 - Not yet 2 - Occasionally 3 - Sometimes 4 - Usually 5 - Consistently: others would name this as a strength of mine.

Integrity and trust

Communication

Problem solving and decision making

Driving Results

Inspiring and motivating

Self-awareness and wellbeing

Emerging Leader Skills

Team Leader Skills

Leader of Leaders Skills

Executive Skills

Owner or CEO Skills

Your focus

List up to three skills you know you most need to work on. Consider skills that will have the greatest positive impact on the area you lead which is yourself if you're an emerging leader.

Reflection

Five questions. Write as much or as little as you like.

You hired more people. It got worse!

How to rate yourself
Rate each statement on how often you actually do it, not how often you intend to.
1 - Not yet
2 - Occasionally
3 - Sometimes
4 - Usually
5 - Consistently: others would name this as a strength of mine.