WHAT IS COACHING?

“Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximise their personal and professional potential” (International Coach Federation)

For many years, coaching has been used in the sporting world to enhance performance and assist performers to reach their full potential. It can, however, be of benefit in empowering people in all areas of work and life.

These break down broadly into three areas that Clearly Coaching is involved in:

Life or personal coaching – this is a collaborative relationship that focuses on the client’s needs and creates space for them to explore possibilities, initiate actions and encourages them to bring about change. By being supported and encouraged by the coach, transformation becomes an exciting possibility.

Career coaching – this can involve many areas such as the client finding themselves at a career crossroads, transitioning back into work from maternity leave or preparing for retirement.

By being in an environment of trust, the client is able to take off the “game face” and look honestly at areas that may benefit from change.

By engaging with their values, the client can integrate all areas of their life and ensure that there is no in-congruence between who they are at work, at home, with family or with friends. This can increase their capacity to be authentic, courageous and resilient.

Business/Executive coaching – this uses targeted 1:1 coaching to challenge and provoke leaders and help them to develop their capability to deliver whilst raising their self-awareness so that actions are sustainable and resilience is strengthened. It helps to bring about change that bridges the gap between potential and performance.