Although it is concerned with helping others and shares some commonalties with other professions, it is not therapy; it is not counseling; it is not consulting; and it is not sports coaching.
Coaching is a way to help people make the best use of their own resources. It is a way to bring out their best and build self-confidence and results. Coaching helps people set goals and then reach those goals. Coaching is goal and results-oriented and can focus on virtually any area of life or business.
Coaching typically takes place on a one-to-one basis and can be successfully accomplished face-to-face or through telephone and e-mail contact. I have had clients who got what they wanted in one session, and others who utilize my services for ongoing projects and development over many years. The client determines the focus and the term of the coaching relationship.
Coaches teach, explore alternatives, inspire, act as a sounding board, build confidence and capability, facilitate learning, ask questions, listen with compassion, develop skills, create ownership, provide a challenge, act as a model, and explore potential. A coach often acts as a partner, providing clients with tools, support, and structure to achieve more than they might be able to do by themselves.
Almost everyone can benefit from coaching. To determine whether a coach might be of value to you, consider any of the following questions: Are you getting the most out of your business or career? Are you doing what you want to be doing? Do you need an objective feedback source for business challenges? Do you have recurring challenges you want to eliminate? Are you looking for improvement in performance on the job?
I invite you to join us on February 6 to meet business coaches and learn more about coaching - what it is and what it can do for you. I guarantee it will be worth your time!
Is Coaching what you need??
Here is a quick self-test to determine if you could benefit from success coaching. On a scale of 1 to 7 (1= seldom to 7= very often), rate yourself on how much you struggle with these issues which are common blocks to success...
- _____ Procrastination
_____ Time management problems
_____ Difficulty in relating and building rapport with others
_____ Lack of Balance between work life and home life
_____ Negative self-image
_____ Perfectionism
_____ Stagnation in comfort zones or habits
_____ Lack of Assertiveness
_____ Fear of failure
_____ Fear of success
_____ Lack of Organizational skills
_____ Low Self-confidence
_____ Fear of public speaking or presentations
_____ Anger/frustration
_____ Total If your total score is over "40" or any one score is over "4" you could likely experience personal and business growth by working with a success coach.