What is a Decision Day session?
Decision Day is a single four-hour session with Dave O'Connor on one decision in front of a leader. The session has a defined start and finish. Decision Day suits a leader who wants to work a specific decision without committing to a quarterly cycle.
How does a Decision Day session run?
Decision Day is a four-hour session. No prep is required: the leader brings one decision, such as a personnel, product, partner or positioning call, and works it through with Dave. Dave asks questions and the leader does the deciding.
What does the leader leave with?
The leader leaves with a next step they chose, and Dave follows up with a check-in afterward. Dave and the leader set the check-in date at the end of the session, based on what the leader decided to do and when.
Who is Decision Day for?
A leader with one decision that has been postponed, who has the authority to act on it. Decision Day also suits a leader who wants to experience working with Dave before considering a longer engagement.
What should a leader bring to the session?
One decision, stated in a sentence or two, and any context the leader considers relevant. Dave does not ask for documents or pre-work.
Who is it not for?
A leader whose situation involves several linked decisions over a period of months may be better served by the quarterly cycle. A leader who needs specialist answers more than a space to think is better served by a consultant.
How is Decision Day priced and booked?
Pricing is discussed with Dave. Booking starts with a 30-minute intro call, which is a fit check. If Decision Day suits the situation, Dave arranges the session.
How is it different from the quarterly cycle?
The quarterly cycle is six 60-minute sessions over about a quarter. Decision Day is one four-hour session on one decision.
Can Decision Day lead to a longer engagement?
Yes. Some leaders find after one session that they want a quarterly cycle, and others find that one session was enough. Dave leaves that choice with the leader.
About Dave
Dave O'Connor is an executive coach based in Market Square, Lake Forest, Illinois, who works with senior leaders in person and virtually. He holds the ICF PCC credential and is a former president of a private equity-owned company. He coaches founders, CEOs and owners on personnel, product, partner and positioning decisions.
Dave O'Connor, Executive Coach · 253 Market Sq Ste C, Lake Forest, IL 60045 · 518-727-6531 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm