Wednesday 1 June 2011

"Coaching is just a fad, the new kid on the block.", Discuss

Personal Coaching is a relatively new kid on the block, and is still trying to be understood.

Like a teenager, it has had it's pro's and con's kicked around by industry "parents" and academics...

Even coaching's friends have had a metaphorical poke, and despite all this, coaching still remains top of the class, positively impacting motivated people to achieve their goals, big or small!

But how can this be? Where does this "new kid" get its ability, direction and drive?

Well, it has got great Genes!

The Coaching family line comes from specific areas of psychology and counselling, physiology, schools of business leadership, reputable behavioural reviews of successful people and the latest communication theory. All of which, have been consolidated in to a respected coaching qualification.

...add that learning with the right Coach, with a persistently positive point of view, motivational focus and enthusiastic delivery... it is clear to see where it gets its strength!

And this journey of discovery allows expert coaches to challenge and support a clients motivation, and encourage them to set clear, achievable, ambitious goals, empowering them with performance skills, so they can become their own goal expert!

This unique approach set expert Coaches apart from therapist and counsellors, and typical coaching clients are not depressed, but more "stuck in a rut" and frustrated with pace of change. Consequently, coaches do not try to resolve past negative issues, and most clients are forward focused and ready for change!

Sessions can be challenging, but are always 100% focus on our clients, using definable skills to motivate and support them in a trusted environment. Most clients want to move forward NOW without hearing the “what, where and how” of coaching, but finding a coach you trust is essential.

Typically, clients have heard the positive impact of coaching, they know someone who it helped significantly, and are looking for quick change and support...

But trust in your coach is key, and like a great restaurant, most clients will go on testimonials alone, even if the kitchen is open for inspection!

Coach Chris