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Life Coaching
See also - Personal Coaching
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So what is Life Coaching all about? - Part Two
The role of a life coach
Rather than actually TELLING someone the answers, a Life Coach is the
catalyst for getting a client to find the answers themselves.
By asking challenging and thought provoking questions, a Life Coach can
unlock the potential in a client.
Coaching is forward looking and focused on the action you are willing
to take to get what you want out of life.
Sometimes you just can’t see the wood for the trees!
You so are wrapped up in everyday life that indeed life just passes you
by!
Well, coaching enables you to see different alternatives and to take a
step back and actually examine your life and all of it’s component
parts.
This in turn leads to greater:
Self-awareness
Focus
Accountability
A Coach Is . . .
Your own personal trainer to enable you to achieve your goals
Your champion during a turnaround.
Your trainer in communication and life skills.
Your sounding board when making choices.
Your motivation when strong actions are called for.
Your unconditional support when you take a hit.
Your mentor in personal development.
Your co-designer when creating an extraordinary project.
Your beacon during stormy times.
Your wake-up call if you don't hear your own.
And most importantly, the professional coach is your partner in helping
you have all of what matters most to you.
How does coaching work?
You now know what coaching actually is, so how does it work?
Well, coaching can be conducted through a number of mediums – here
are the most popular:121 sessions in person
121 sessions on the telephone
121 sessions using email
Group coaching sessions in person
Group coaching through the telephone (teleclass)
No matter what method is used the approach is the same.
During each coaching session the coach and the client will discuss and
explore the clients’ journey including their goals, wins, challenges,
and opportunities, as well as develop fieldwork for the coming week.
Fieldwork isn't like the homework you were assigned in school.
It consists of action steps to move you closer toward your goals and dreams.
The client brings the agenda and the coach brings the coaching skills
to create a partnership that moves the client forward.
The client calls the coach at their scheduled time each week.
One-on-One Coaching:
The structure of coaching in the main is flexible.
You can design a coaching arrangement with the client that meets their
individual needs and schedule. The basic design consists of:
30 minute complementary “is this for you” session?
An initial one-hour session to create a coaching strategy (in-person or by phone)
Initial assessment to evaluate work and life needs and establish
goals.
Regular on-going coaching sessions (typically by phone/email)
Exercises to increase self-awareness, encourage creative thinking, and
develop practical skills.
Full confidentiality
Quartlery evaluation and review, along with strategies for ongoing
support.
Coaching sessions are usually scheduled weekly, lasting from a half-hour
to an hour.
Together, you will define the length and frequency that best supports
the client. Sessions may be focused on one specific goal or challenge
that the client is facing, or on a much broader set of personal or professional
issues.
Group Coaching / Team Coaching:
Any one-on-one coaching program can be tailored to a group or team coaching
program. This is the most cost-effective model for providing coaching
throughout an organisation.