I come across people who ask if coaching helps, or if it works or if indeed it is worth it, and I will attempt to answer this question in this article.

Coaching is not for everyone, but it could be right for you. It is first of all important to understand what coaching is and what it is not before making the decision.

This article will therefore cover what coaching is and what it is not, highlight what some of the benefits of coaching are, who hires a coach and how to know if coaching is right for you.

 What is coaching?

Coaching is a structured conversation between the Coach and a Client. It is a process that is used to empower individuals and help them reach their goals.

During a coaching session, your coach will listen to you, ask questions, find out what your challenges are and inspire you to reach that end goal. You will be encouraged to make decisions and come up with an action plan and take responsibility for these.

What coaching is not.

Coaching is not about your coach giving you suggestions or advice. They are not mentoring or counselling you. You are more likely to take action if the passion and willingness to make a positive change in your life comes from within rather than being told what to do.

What are the benefits of coaching?

Coaches have the skills and knowledge to support and encourage their client.

They are there to:

• Listen in a non-judgemental way and give you space to explore what is best for you.
• Ask questions that help you dig deep within to find the best solutions for you. The Coach trusts that you know yourself better that anyone one else does.
• Help you uncover what your values are and what is really important to you.
• Help you break your goal into smaller and manageable steps.
• Help you come up with an action plan and diarise when you will take these actions. As a result, you can achieve your goal quicker than you probably could if you worked on it on your own.

Who Hires a Coach?

People who hire a coach are inspired and have a vision. They embrace change and are prepared to get fully engaged in making positive changes in their life, their job, or their circumstances. Plus, they do not want it to take forever!

They may be at the top of their game and want to stay there or aspire to be at the top of their game and want to get there as fast as they can. They may also be feeling stuck and overwhelmed.

They want someone they can use as a sounding board and rely on to help them make the inevitable tough decisions that they can see on the horizon.

How do you know if coaching is for you?

Do you feel that currently you are not reaching your full potential and feeling unfulfilled?

Is there a gap of where you are now to where you want to be?

Do you sometimes feel you do not 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?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, then coaching can most definitely support you to be the best that you can be.

It is about looking for a Coach that is the perfect fit for you and the circumstances you find yourself in.

I want to start coaching now. What do I do?

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