2. What is Coaching
It is a relatively new people development methodology
Fortune 100 corporations are using coaches to help their hi
potential employees to reach greater heights
Coaches are helping people in almost all walks of life to lead richer,
more fulfilling lives
Coaching is based on known principles of behavioural science
Blends some of the best ideas & concepts from Business,
Psychology, Philosophy, Sports and Spirituality
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3. What is Coaching
Coaching is a powerful, results-oriented dialogue between the
Coach and Coachee.
This dialogue potentially helps the coachee uncover quickly-This dialogue potentially helps the coachee uncover quickly-
effective new perspectives and solutions to dilemmas/ situations
that were not so clear/ obvious before
The International Coach Federation (ICF) defines coaching:
“Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to
maximize their personal and professional potential, which is particularly important in today’s
uncertain and complex environment. Coaches honor the client as the expert in his or her life and
work and believe every client is creative, resourceful and whole.”
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4. What Coaching is NOT!!
Training: A trainer teaches skills or imparts knowledge in general to the audience
who is in ignorance of it. A Coach is an EQUAL !!
Mentoring: A Mentor offers his knowledge/ wisdom and experience to a less
experience Menetee. A Coach is an EQUAL !!
Consulting: A Consultant offers advice based on his superior knowledge/ experience.
A Coach is an EQUAL !!
Counseling/ Therapy: A Counselor/ Therapist typically offers help to a person in a
state of emotional/ psychological disturbance. A Coach is an EQUAL !!
Sports Coaching: A sports coach (cricket, tennis, baseball, etc) imparts knowledge
and advice on specific techniques. A Coach is an EQUAL !!
YES- A COACH & COACHEE ARE EQUAL PARTNERS IN PROGRESS !!
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5. Coaching: Characteristics
Looks ahead- solutions oriented- energising. Avoids looking back.
A coaching conversation is strictly confidential between the Coach
and Coachee
Coach and Coachee share an equal partnership
both are equally responsible for the process- a coach can only guarantee a ‘coaching
presence’
A coach alone cannot guarantee results, since the coachee is also equally responsible
Has international bodies that define standards and offer credentials
for coaches, based on
ethical principles
stringent education & experience predicated on coach specific competencies
supervised coaching practice
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6. Coaching: Pre-suppositions
Coaching pre-supposes that
A coachee is a fully functioning individual whoA coachee is a fully functioning individual who
Actively seeks solutions to his / her dilemmas / problems
Is keen to move ahead
Is accountable and responsible
is creative, resourceful and whole
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7. When to use Coaching*
Some of the situations in which Coaching could help:
Something urgent, compelling or exciting is at stake (a challenge, stretch goal or
opportunity)
A gap exists in knowledge, skills, confidence or resources
A desire to accelerate resultsA desire to accelerate results
A lack of clarity with choices to be made
Success has started to become problematic
Work and life are out of balance, creating unwanted consequences
Core strengths need to be identified, along with how best to leverage them
Many organisations encourage their managers to adopt a ‘coaching
approach’ in their people management style for optimal results
*Mainly from: www.coachfederation.org > Need Coaching? > Coaching FAQs
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8. How to select a good coach
It’s a bit like selecting any good doctor or lawyer!
Credentials/ qualifications are, of course, the basic requirement:
In coaching an ICF* Credential is among the best!
A healthy overall experience of the coach, good references, and
reputation could make the difference
Also check if you and your potential coach have a good wavelength
match
And don’t forget the Good Ol’ Gut!!
* ICF: International Coach Federation (http://www.coachfederation.org)
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9. Coaching: Making it effective
Works best when Coachee understands well what a coaching
conversation is all about. Tip: Seek clarity on this if needed from the Coach/ your sponsor/
HR before a coaching conversation begins
Usually a coaching conversation lasts anywhere from 20 min to 60
minutes.
Experience shows that it is takes about 3 ~ 6 conversations-Experience shows that it is takes about 3 ~ 6 conversations-
sometimes even 10 to effectively move ahead meaningfully
Each coaching conversation normally results in an action plan – so a
gap of a 1 to 4 weeks between two conversation helps to effectively
action the points
Coachee has identified clear areas to focus on for each of the
conversations. Tip: In case this is not clear, you might use the initial parts of the conversation to
get this clarity
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10. For more information…
http://www.coachfederation.org
This is the website of the largest coach
credentialing body in the world
Almost all you need to know as a coachee is hereAlmost all you need to know as a coachee is here
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11. Wishing You a ‘Wow!’
Krishna Setlur
Wishing You a ‘Wow!’
Coaching Conversation!!
krishna.setlur@gmail.com
Krishna.s@hrplex.in
+91-9845007675
