What is coaching?
Coaches partner with people to help them reach their greatest potential. Coaching is personalized and tailored support that builds on a foundation of people’s strengths. People hire coaches to help them achieve a variety of personal and professional goals. Coaches work with people on such issues as maximizing success, improving quality of life, developing successful business strategies, and managing career or life transitions.
The coach’s job is to work with people to enhance their skills, resources and creativity. Most coaches use a variety of tools in their practice including values clarification; brainstorming, identifying plans of action, and helping clients examine modes of operating. Most coaches use assessment tools to help clients gain insight into their strengths and preferences. Coaches are trained listeners, and use powerful questions to bring out strategies and solutions from their clients.
What are the different types of coaching?
How is coaching different from consulting?
How is coaching different from therapy?
What are the benefits of coaching?
How do I know if I could benefit from a coach?