Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

1. What is coaching?
Coaching is a collaborative process aimed at unlocking a person's potential to maximise their own performance. It's about facilitating self-discovery, setting and achieving goals, and enhancing one's skills and mindset to navigate challenges effectively.

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2. How is coaching different from therapy? And training and mentoring?
 Coaching focuses on the present and future, helping individuals identify and achieve specific goals. Therapy deals with past trauma, emotional issues, and mental health concerns. Training provides specific instruction or knowledge transfer. Mentoring involves a more experienced individual guiding a less experienced person in their field.

3. How can a coach help me?
A coach can provide support, accountability, and objective feedback. They help you identify blind spots, develop strategies for growth, and navigate challenges more effectively, ultimately enabling you to reach your professional and personal goals.

4. Does coaching work?
Yes, coaching can be highly effective when there's commitment and alignment between the coach and coachee. Research shows that coaching can lead to improved performance, enhanced leadership skills, and greater job satisfaction.

5. How long does coaching take to work?
The duration varies depending on individual goals and needs. Some clients see results after just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term coaching relationships. Typically, significant progress can be observed within three to six months of regular sessions.

6. Will a stand-alone 90-minute session be helpful?
While significant and lasting transformation often requires ongoing coaching over time, a stand-alone 90-minute session can still yield valuable results. In a focused session, we can address specific challenges, clarify goals, or work through a particular issue that's currently top of mind for you.

7. What results can I expect after the 90-minute session?
You'll gain clarity, insights, and a concrete action plan or commitment to propel you forward personally and professionally. You'll increase self-awareness, identify strengths and areas for development, and experience a transformative shift in perspective. While immediate results are achievable, this session also lays the groundwork for ongoing growth and development.

8. What happens in a typical coaching conversation/session?
A coaching session typically begins with setting an agenda or goal for the session. The coach then facilitates exploration, reflection, and goal-setting through powerful questioning and active listening. Together, the coach and client create action plans and commitments to move forward.

9. What are the assessments?
   Assessments can vary but often include personality assessments, 360-degree feedback, emotional intelligence assessments, and competency assessments. These tools provide valuable insights into areas for development and help tailor the coaching process to individual needs.

10. Will my employer be willing to pay for my coaching?
Many employers recognise the value of coaching in developing their leaders and may be willing to invest in coaching for their employees, especially for high-potential individuals or those in leadership roles. It's worth discussing with your HR department or your direct supervisor.

11. What should I look for when selecting a coach?
Look for a coach who is certified, experienced, and has a coaching approach aligned with your goals and personality. When you select a credentialed coach this ensures that they abide by high ethical standards as they are usually bound by a code of ethics. Chemistry and rapport are also crucial, as you'll be working closely together. Ask for referrals or testimonials to ensure credibility.

12. What is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognise, understand, and manage one's own emotions, as well as understand and influence the emotions of others. It's a key aspect of effective leadership and interpersonal relationships.

13. Is coaching confidential?
Yes, coaching sessions are always confidential, creating a safe space for open and honest dialogue. However, there may be exceptions regarding issues that pose harm to oneself or others, as outlined in the coaching agreement.

14. What qualifications do you have?

• Diploma in coaching and mentoring (Institute of Leadership and Management)

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coach Federation (ICF)

• Certified Genos Emotional Intelligence Practitioner: Leader as Coach, Science of Wellbeing

• Certified PRISM Brain Mapping Practitioner 

• Certified Team Coach