Although almost everyone is coachable, coaching is not the right solution for every situation. A typical coaching relationship involves periodic telephone conversations or face-to-face meetings. Coaching provides a one-on-one opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities for professional growth. It is a relationship grounded in mutual respect, confidentiality, and open communication.

Coaching works best when the following factors are present.

The individual is:

• Curious to explore new approaches and methods
• Willing to devote time to reflecting on their experience and observing their actions
• Able to identify specific issues or opportunities as a basis for discussion
• Interested in focusing on skills that may have been neglected in the past, such as a highly technical professional whose previous lack of interest in interpersonal dynamics is now limiting his career.
• Specific about what they want to achieve through coaching
• Seeking feedback and insight on how to improve
• Reliably able to complete actions committed to during coaching sessions
• Ready to notice “blind spots” and learn from them
• Able to attend scheduled sessions or cancel with appropriate notice

To find out more if coaching is right for you, please give us a call to discuss your situation. We will be happy to discuss the specifics in a no-cost, 30 minute appointment.