What is coaching?

If you're new to coaching, or slightly sceptical, remind yourself that professional sports people have a coach to keep them at the peak of their performance and shift them to the next level. Business coaching does the same for professionals at all levels and experiences, offering:

• An opportunity to bring clarity to issues you may not otherwise have the time or inclination to address
• An opportunity to analyse, reflect upon and take action that will enable you to achieve success in one or more areas of your working and home life
• Strict confidentiality that adheres to the International Coaching Federation ethical guidelines. Generally speaking coaching will be on the telephone, following an introductory face-to-face session

Coaching will help you in the following areas:

• Achieving your full potential in your business and personal life
• Improving the contribution you make to the organisation employing you

Coaching isn't mentoring!

A coach will not necessarily work in the same field of business as you. A good coach will focus on setting and achieving goals within specific time-scales, as well as stretching you to reach out of your comfort zone.

I don't need a counsellor!

Coaching does not seek to resolve underlying issues such as poor motivation, low self-esteem and poor job performance. A good coach will spot any such areas that may need attention and refer a Client to the appropriate counsellor. Coaching is most definitely not counselling!