Coaching And Consulting
What is coaching and who benefits from coaching.
A simple definition of coaching is two people forming an alliance to help you achieve your goals and dreams and live the life you want. It is the job of the coach to help his client define what his dreams are and then come up with a plan to achieve those goals. The coach defines his success from the success of his clients. Success is not necessarily promotions or making lots of money, but rather defining the life you want to lead and taking steps to having that life. Many coaches deal both with business and personal issues, because a balanced life is what we all desire.
Coaching is not counseling or consulting. A coach listens to what you are saying, and yes what you are not saying. A coach helps you verbalize your goals and then helps you formulate a plan to help you realize those dreams. A coach does not tell you what to do like a consultant would. They will offer suggestions and talk out your plans. They are not there to give you the answers; they are there to help you find the answers. A coach is also not a counselor; if you have serious emotional issues then you need to seek a professional in that area.
Depending on the coach you may meet once to several times a month. The meeting can happen in person or on the phone. The sessions occur at the same day and time and normally last 30 -45 minutes. It is so helpful to have someone in your corner. You have the coach’s undivided attention and their only desire is to see you reach your goals. Many times we talk about our business to friends and family, they listen, but they do not always understand. A coach not only listens, but also understands and wants to help you work your way through any roadblocks’ you may be experiencing.
Who benefits from coaching? The better question is who doesn’t benefit from coaching. From the fortune 500 CEO to the soccer mom down the street, they all benefit from coaching. It seems lately that every successful entrepreneur or CEO that I have heard speak has mentioned that they have a coach. The coaching alliance helps keep them focused, keeps them on the path they think is best for the company. The coach has no stake in the business so can offer objective advice as well. A coach holds them accountable for the personal and business goals they set. The same principals apply for the stay at home mom. She faces many more challenges during the day then the CEO and the coaching alliance is helpful for her to realize the life she wants. The coach helps her to make a plan and start living the life she wants.
Many of us say someday we will….. Someday is never going to happen if you do not start taking action today. Today write down what you want your life to look like. A coach will help you look at where you are and help you make plans to get to where you want to be. Everything takes time, so be prepared to invest some time into the coaching relationship. As with any relationship you must get to know each other, and that happens with coaching as well. The coach will ask you to fill out a background document before you begin actual coaching sessions and then will take a few sessions to find out more about you and how you do things.
It is imperative that you are honest with your coach. The coach can only begin to help you start moving forward when you are honest with yourself. You need to be honest about how you work, what you really want out of life and what has held you back for living the life you want. The coach realizes that this kind of honesty can be painful, and is there to help you move through the pain, and see results. The coach will hold you responsible for making the changes necessary to start working your plan. The coach also knows that you can never change a person’s personality and will help you find ways to reach your goals by embracing your personality strengths.
Coaching is beneficial for just about anyone and can honestly change your life. It will take hard work and commitment on your part, but the results will be incredible. Good luck to you and your coach.
Your coaching time is all about you and what you want. The coaching alliance helps you to determine what steps you need to take next to make your goals and dreams a reality. Coaching benefits everyone and is beneficial no matter where you are on life’s path.
Many of us say someday we will….. Someday is never going to happen if you do not start taking action today. Today write down what you want your life to look like. And let coaching help you look at where you are and help you make plans to get to where you want to be.
Over the past few years I have worked with many business owners on all levels. From the multi-million dollar company owners, to the owner just starting his company. It has been an exciting experience to see them grow their business and find time to do the things they have always wanted to. For more information about Renee Corbett Coaching, call me or email me today.
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