What is Coaching?
Coaching is a process that aims to improve performance and focuses on the ‘here and now’ rather than on the distant past. The essence of coaching is raising awareness, taking responsibility and being accountable to unlock one’s potential and maximize performance. Coaching addresses specific personal projects, business successes, life goals and transitions in the client’s personal life, relationships, or obstacles there might be. The coaching process delivers results in large measure because of the supportive partnership between the coach and the client, and the means of communication used. Coaching involves the belief that the individual has the answers within, the key skill of a coach is exploring powerful questions supporting their client to gain clarity and build confidence to achieve whatever they put their mind to.
What are the benefits of coaching?
Individuals who are engaged in the coaching partnership can expect to experience a fresh perspective on personal growth and opportunities. Advantages are creative thinking, decision-making skills, enhanced interpersonal effectiveness, solution focused mindset and increased confidence in carrying out their chosen work and life roles.