How coaching works
How do I know if coaching is right for me?
What you can expect?
Coaching is a tool used to empower you and help you reach your goals; it is a structured conversation between you and your Coach. During a conversation your coach will walk by your side to help you to reach your ultimate goal and full potential. Your coach will listen to you, ask questions, find out what your challenges are and inspire you to reach your end goal. You will be encouraged to make decisions and take responsibility for them.
What is excluded?
Coaching is not about your coach giving you suggestions or advice. They are not mentoring or counselling you.
If you commence a series of coaching sessions and it is deemed that coaching is not the correct support mechanism for you at this moment in time this will be discussed with you directly to find a suitable solution to support your onward journey.
How does coaching work?
Different coaches use different models to structure their sessions. A popular model is the GROW model which is an acronym for the areas explored, Goals, Reality, Options and Way forward. This model keeps you moving forward towards your goal. Your coach will ask you questions, listen to your responses, challenge you whilst all the time remaining non-judgemental regarding the details and refrain from offering you any advice.
What will happen during a coaching session?
Coaching is predominantly carried out over the telephone / SKYPE / Face Time etc or face-to-face. The usual procedure is that you will contact your coach directly at the appointed time after arranging a convenient time and date (or we will both meet at the agreed time and place if the meeting is face-to-face).
You will be guided through a 6-point process.
1. Review the previous session and the actions that you completed;
2. Set the goal for the new current coaching session;
3. Consider where you are at the present moment with this goal;
4. Consider your options in meeting this goal;
5. Agree on some actions;
6. Summarise the session before completing the session.
Each session will be for an agreed length of 30, 45 or 60 minutes. The coach will manage the timing of the session and ensure you gain full value from the session.
Who else will know what has been said?
A coaching session is completely confidential. Your coach fully complies with the Coaching Code of Conduct which you will find attached and only in extreme circumstances will this confidence be breached. This includes the intent to cause harm to yourself or others or criminal acts.
What does the coach need from me during a session?
To make sure that your time is being well spent with your coach you are expected to come to the session fully prepared and with a goal or aspiration in mind that you would like to work towards. Preparation is very important for the coaching session, so you are encouraged to spend 15 minutes prior to the session taking yourself to an environment where you will not be disturbed, with a drink and feeling refreshed to relax prior to the start of the session. You will also need to ensure that you have a pen and paper to hand and any other items that you may think will be useful such as a diary.
I want to start coaching now. What do I do?
You just need to contact your coach using the contact details provided to discuss your requirements in a little more depth and find out how you would like to be coached. Your coach will send you details regarding the terms and conditions which will include the frequency of your sessions, payment for the sessions and taking of some basic contact information and a little bit of detail around where you see yourself at the moment. Your coach will organise an Intake Session which will start the conversation about you and your aspirations.
After all this is all about YOU!
- Do you feel that currently you aren’t reaching your potential and feeling fulfilled?
- Is there a gap of where you are now to where you want to be?
- Do you sometimes feel you don’t have the skills, resources or confidence to get something complete?
- Do you feel stuck and put off making decisions or fail to stick to those decisions you have made?
- Are you ready to entertain new and fresh ideas?
- Are you willing to be accountable for what you desire?
What you can expect?
Coaching is a tool used to empower you and help you reach your goals; it is a structured conversation between you and your Coach. During a conversation your coach will walk by your side to help you to reach your ultimate goal and full potential. Your coach will listen to you, ask questions, find out what your challenges are and inspire you to reach your end goal. You will be encouraged to make decisions and take responsibility for them.
What is excluded?
Coaching is not about your coach giving you suggestions or advice. They are not mentoring or counselling you.
If you commence a series of coaching sessions and it is deemed that coaching is not the correct support mechanism for you at this moment in time this will be discussed with you directly to find a suitable solution to support your onward journey.
How does coaching work?
Different coaches use different models to structure their sessions. A popular model is the GROW model which is an acronym for the areas explored, Goals, Reality, Options and Way forward. This model keeps you moving forward towards your goal. Your coach will ask you questions, listen to your responses, challenge you whilst all the time remaining non-judgemental regarding the details and refrain from offering you any advice.
What will happen during a coaching session?
Coaching is predominantly carried out over the telephone / SKYPE / Face Time etc or face-to-face. The usual procedure is that you will contact your coach directly at the appointed time after arranging a convenient time and date (or we will both meet at the agreed time and place if the meeting is face-to-face).
You will be guided through a 6-point process.
1. Review the previous session and the actions that you completed;
2. Set the goal for the new current coaching session;
3. Consider where you are at the present moment with this goal;
4. Consider your options in meeting this goal;
5. Agree on some actions;
6. Summarise the session before completing the session.
Each session will be for an agreed length of 30, 45 or 60 minutes. The coach will manage the timing of the session and ensure you gain full value from the session.
Who else will know what has been said?
A coaching session is completely confidential. Your coach fully complies with the Coaching Code of Conduct which you will find attached and only in extreme circumstances will this confidence be breached. This includes the intent to cause harm to yourself or others or criminal acts.
What does the coach need from me during a session?
To make sure that your time is being well spent with your coach you are expected to come to the session fully prepared and with a goal or aspiration in mind that you would like to work towards. Preparation is very important for the coaching session, so you are encouraged to spend 15 minutes prior to the session taking yourself to an environment where you will not be disturbed, with a drink and feeling refreshed to relax prior to the start of the session. You will also need to ensure that you have a pen and paper to hand and any other items that you may think will be useful such as a diary.
I want to start coaching now. What do I do?
You just need to contact your coach using the contact details provided to discuss your requirements in a little more depth and find out how you would like to be coached. Your coach will send you details regarding the terms and conditions which will include the frequency of your sessions, payment for the sessions and taking of some basic contact information and a little bit of detail around where you see yourself at the moment. Your coach will organise an Intake Session which will start the conversation about you and your aspirations.
After all this is all about YOU!