what is coaching?
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Coaching is a process by which the coach partners with the client in a confidential, thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize his or her professional potential.
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The coach’s responsibility is to:
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Discover and clarify what the client wants to achieve;
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Encourage client self-discovery;
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Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies; and
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Hold the client responsible and accountable.
How Does Coaching Work?
There are four steps to coaching:
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I. Creating Awareness
Helping each client to discover for him/herself new thoughts, beliefs, perceptions that strengthen client’s ability to take action and achieve what is important
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II. Designing Actions
Working with clients to identify opportunities for learning and action that will lead to agreed-upon coaching results
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III. Planning & Goal Setting
Assisting each client in identifying and establishing development goals that address the client’s concerns/ area(s) for development
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IV. Managing Progress and Accountability
Keeping the client on track and promoting self-discipline by directing client’s attention to the coaching plan, outcomes, and agreed-upon courses of action