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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of Coaching?
The focus of coaching is on the personal and professional goals a client wants to achieve. The coach offers objective assessment, observations, strategies, tools, and techniques to help the client achieve greater success in his or her life.How is coaching different from consulting?
Coaching is a form of consulting. However, in comparison to a consultant who dispenses advice, a coach stays with the client to help implement new skills and achieve goals identified by the client.How is coaching different from therapy?
In comparison to therapy, which often deals significantly with the past, personal coaching focuses on the present and moving forward toward achieving personal and professional goals. Coaching is goal and action oriented. Coaches work with healthy individuals to create a higher quality of living.How is coaching different from talking with a supportive friend?
A personal coach is a professional who is trained to work with you on the most important aspects of your life and/or business. A personal coach is capable of maintaining objectivity and perspective in a coaching relationship.Who hires a coach and why?
The specific reasons that individuals and companies hire coaches are varied. In general, clients hire coaches because- They want more out of themselves and others;
- They want to adopt a healthier lifestyle;
- They want to maximize their potential;
- They want to grow and develop personally and professionally;
- They want to achieve goals quickly and effectively in their career, lifestyle, relationships, or health; and
- They want to increase personal fulfillment, happiness, satisfaction, and well-being.
Why does coaching work?
The coach helps a client define goals, employ goal setting, and create momentum toward achieving those goals faster and more effectively than the client would have done on his or her own. Through the coaching process the coach offers structure, perspective, support, and training which enables the client to develop new skills and engage in positive behavior change.What has caused the tremendous growth in the coaching industry?
Coaching has grown for many reasons. For example, due to rapid changes in the business environment, individuals and companies can no longer remain competitive using traditional approaches. Coaching is recognized as a valuable investment in individuals' development to improve overall performance, satisfaction, and retention.More than ever before, people are expecting more from themselves, their relationships, and their bodies. They recognize that coaching can help them take charge of their own lives and achieve fulfillment, happiness, and well-being.
How long is the coaching commitment?
The length of a coaching partnership varies depending on the client's needs and preferences. Most coaches recommend that clients work with them for a minimum of 3 months to realize the best return on the coaching investment. Factors that impact the length of the coaching relationship include the types of goals, the frequency of coaching meetings, the type of coaching, the financial resources available, and the specific client situation.Can I hire a coach for a short-term project?
Yes. Some clients hire a coach to help them accomplish specific short-term goals or projects. However, usually the client/coach relationship exists over a period of several months to help the client set and achieve both short-term and long-term goals.How does the coaching take place?
Coaching typically occurs via telephone but it may also occur face to face, depending on preference and geographic feasibility.How will leadership coaching benefit me and my company?
Executive coaching can maximize individual and company performance by sharpening management and leadership skills, increasing employee motivation, productivity and teamwork, strategizing staff development, improving human resource strategies and processes, and developing the people side of the business.What is goal setting?
Goal setting is the foundation for business and personal success. It helps identify areas for learning, development, and growth. Goal setting builds accountability and structure throughout the coaching process. The coach works with the client to identify, track, and achieve SMART (in this case: specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and time-framed) goals.How can an executive coach help with staff development?
Depending on the client's needs, executive coaching may focus on improving human resource processes, such as hiring, training, evaluation, staff retention and performance management or it may focus on correcting a specific employee-relations problem.
