“Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance. It’s helping them to learn rather than teaching them.”
Timothy Gallwey
What is coaching and why we need it:
Coaching is a confidential and trust-based relationship with a client, who wants:
• To find direction in life
• To understand himself better and find blind spots
• To improve leadership skills
• To enhance his performance and accomplish set goals
• To boost overall well being
• Has an issue and wants to prevent it from becoming a full-blown problem
Studies show that 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence, and over 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships, and more effective communication skills. (source: ICF 2009).
What is the difference between Therapy and Coaching?
Therapy
“What’s the problem?”
Client oriented:Past orientedType of area focused on:For people dealing with a psychological issueWay to looking at the problem:Explores the root of problemsFocus:The focus is on removing psychological and emotional blockages, resolving problems created in the past.Client orientedType of area focused onWay to looking at the problemFocus
Coaching
“What’s possible?”
Client oriented:Present/ Future orientedType of area focused on:For healthy, well functioning people who want to take action order to move ahead in some areas of life.Way to looking at the problem:Focuses on solving problemsFocus:The focus is on goal accomplishment, better results, overcoming barriers, learning new skills, implementing effective choices
