What is Coaching?

A coaching programme comprises a series of 2-hour, one-to-one meetings with an independent coach, providing individuals with professional development and support. Having identified areas for improvement, the coach and client work together to develop practical ways to improve their performance, which build upon their natural style.

Independent coaching is substantially different from coaching as a management style in that there is no 'power' element in the form of appraisals, future job opportunities and pay increases. Clients can therefore be open about their work and personal issues without fear of consequences, resulting in a more productive relationship.

A coaching programme can be a highly productive form of professional development, being:

Time-efficient

minimising time away from work, at a location convenient to the client.

Client-centred

only addressing areas relevant to each client.

When is Coaching Useful?

The programme is designed to deliver meaningful, long-term performance improvements to meet varying management and personal development needs of individuals:

Professional Development

For those who are performing well and want to refine their skills further to achieve their full potential

Promotion

To help newly promoted individuals maximise their effectiveness in a new position as quickly as possible

Appraisal

To enable individuals to improve in areas identified for development during appraisal

Stress

To address the underlying factors resulting in stress, which impact upon individual performance

Under-performance

To help individuals address the core issues that have resulted in their performing below their potential