Does Professional Coaching Work?
Yes, there are many examples of professional coaching working for people. You can see my testimonial page for some of my clients words. You can see what the International Coaching Federation says as well.
What is professional coaching and What is NOT coaching
Professional coaching is about creating awareness, strategizing desired outcomes, setting goals, being held accountable to those goals and desires, working on personal and professional change while moving forward in life.
The International Coaching Federation explains coaching as, "Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential."
The Client is in charge of the coaching and the coaching relationship. You set the agenda.
Coaching is not mentoring - mentoring is like someone holding your hand showing you the way forward. Mentors have personal experience, wisdom and advice to guide their mentee often in the same professional area of work. Coaching is not advising or counseling.
Coaching is not consulting - consulting is hiring an expert to diagnose and solve a specific problem. Coaching assumes the person/team can generate their own solutions and is a supportive.
Coaching is not therapy or counseling - Therapy and counseling deal with the healing pain, dysfunction, the past, and or trauma trauma. Coaching is future focused and creates actionable strategies for specific goals the client chooses.
Coaching is not like athletic coaching - Coaches may or not be an expert in the specific area being coached. Coaches do not focus on areas of weakness and errors. Coaches focus on strengths and look for possibilities for development and improvement.
Coaching is not training - Training has a set of objectives led by the trainer and usually has a linear path with a. curriculum. Coaching is not linear, does not have a set agenda or curriculum.
To see more from the International Coaching Federation- scroll down to How is Coaching distinct from other service professions.
Yes, there are many examples of professional coaching working for people. You can see my testimonial page for some of my clients words. You can see what the International Coaching Federation says as well.
What is professional coaching and What is NOT coaching
Professional coaching is about creating awareness, strategizing desired outcomes, setting goals, being held accountable to those goals and desires, working on personal and professional change while moving forward in life.
The International Coaching Federation explains coaching as, "Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential."
The Client is in charge of the coaching and the coaching relationship. You set the agenda.
Coaching is not mentoring - mentoring is like someone holding your hand showing you the way forward. Mentors have personal experience, wisdom and advice to guide their mentee often in the same professional area of work. Coaching is not advising or counseling.
Coaching is not consulting - consulting is hiring an expert to diagnose and solve a specific problem. Coaching assumes the person/team can generate their own solutions and is a supportive.
Coaching is not therapy or counseling - Therapy and counseling deal with the healing pain, dysfunction, the past, and or trauma trauma. Coaching is future focused and creates actionable strategies for specific goals the client chooses.
Coaching is not like athletic coaching - Coaches may or not be an expert in the specific area being coached. Coaches do not focus on areas of weakness and errors. Coaches focus on strengths and look for possibilities for development and improvement.
Coaching is not training - Training has a set of objectives led by the trainer and usually has a linear path with a. curriculum. Coaching is not linear, does not have a set agenda or curriculum.
To see more from the International Coaching Federation- scroll down to How is Coaching distinct from other service professions.
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How Ready Am I for Coaching?
How do you know if you are ready for coaching? How coachable are you?
Use the following questions to determine how coachable you may be.
1. I am reliable and will be at all coaching sessions on time.
2. I am willing work and take action.
3. I want to move forward with my life.
4. I am willing to change or stop self-defeating behaviors that limit my success.
5. I will speak straight and be truthful and be honest with my coach.
6. I am willing to try new ideas, take new actions and form new habits.
7. If I am not getting what I need from my coach, I will share this as soon as I know this and ask for what I need from the relationship.
8. I have adequate funds to pay for coaching and will not regret or suffer about the fee. I see coaching as a worthwhile investment in my life.
9. I'm ready to invest in coaching and will make payments on time.
10. I will treat coaching sessions as important and show up on time prepared.
If you can answer the majority of the above questions with a Yes! then click the button, "I'm Ready for Coaching" below to get started.
If not, only you know if coaching is right. Let's set up a 30min. session to see to pinpoint what's going on and see what it would take to make progress. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Questions modified & edtited by Teresa Bitner, based on and courtesy of and copyrighted by Coach U Inc, www.coachu.com @2003, coachville.com.