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What is Coaching?
A coach is a
person who
supports people (clients) to achieve their goals, with goal setting, encouragement
and questions. Unlike a mentor or consultant, a coach rarely offers
advice. However, the term coaching is often misused in situations where the
"coach" provides expert opinion and "how to" answers and
advice. Coaching does not give the client the answers, instead energizing the
coachee to solve the problem. Typically, a coach helps clients to
find their own solutions, by asking questions that give them insight into their
situations. A coach holds a client accountable, so if clients agree to plans
to achieve a goal, a coach will help motivate them to complete their plan.
Benefits of Coaching?
Coaching has been
shown to work when clients are willing to grow and there is gap between where
they are and what they want. Working with a coach can help bridge that gap.
Unlike a consultant who will look at your business and give you ideas, your coach will help
you find the goals you really want by empowering you to access your goals in life. A coach can help
you stretch to achieve those goals. Coaches believe that their clients can do
more than they think they can. Coaches are champions in your life and business.
Finally, a coach
will help you achieve your goals with less frustration. When you know what you
really want and have a plan and support system in place, you can do anything you
want. With less stress and frustration.
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