The role of a Success coach

Rather than actually TELLING someone the answers, a Success Coach is the catalyst for getting a client to find the answers themselves.

By asking challenging and thought provoking questions, a Success Coach can unlock the potential in a client.

Coaching is forward looking and focused on the action you are willing to take to get what you want out of life.

Sometimes you just can’t see the wood for the trees!

You so are wrapped up in everyday life that indeed life just passes you by!

Well, coaching enables you to see different alternatives and to take a step back and actually examine your life and all of its component parts.

This in turn leads to greater:

• Self-awareness
• Focus
• Accountability

A Coach Is ...

• Your own personal trainer to enable you to achieve your goals
• Your champion during a turnaround.
• Your trainer in communication and life skills.
• Your sounding board when making choices.
• Your motivation when strong actions are called for.
• Your unconditional support when you take a hit.
• Your mentor in personal development.
• Your co-designer when creating an extraordinary project.
• Your beacon during stormy times.
• Your wake-up call if you don't hear your own.
• And most importantly, the professional coach is your partner in helping you have all of what matters most to you.

How does coaching work?

You now know what coaching actually is, so how does it work?

Well, coaching can be conducted through a number of mediums – here are the most popular:

• One-to-one sessions in person
• One-to-one sessions on the telephone
• One-to-one sessions using email
• Group coaching sessions in person
• Group coaching through the telephone (teleclass)

No matter what method is used the approach is the same.

During each coaching session the coach and the client will discuss and explore the clients’ journey including their goals, wins, challenges, and opportunities, as well as develop fieldwork for the coming week.

Fieldwork isn't like the homework you were assigned in school. It consists of action steps to move you closer toward your goals and dreams.

The client brings the agenda and the coach brings the coaching skills to create a partnership that moves the client forward.

The client calls the coach at their scheduled time each week.

One-on-One Coaching:

The structure of coaching, in the main, is flexible.

You can design a coaching arrangement with the client that meets their individual needs and schedule. The basic design consists of:

• 30 minute complementary “is this for you” session?
• An initial one-hour session to create a coaching strategy (in-person or by phone)
• Initial assessment to evaluate work and life needs and establish goals.
• Regular on-going coaching sessions (typically by phone/email)
• Exercises to increase self-awareness, encourage creative thinking, and develop practical skills.
• Full confidentiality
• Quarterly evaluation and review, along with strategies for ongoing support.

Coaching sessions are usually scheduled weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, lasting from half an hour to a couple of hours.

Together, you will define the length and frequency that best supports the client. Sessions may be focused on one specific goal or challenge that the client is facing, or on a much broader set of personal or professional issues.

Group Coaching/Team Coaching:

Any one-on-one coaching program can be tailored to a group or team coaching program. This is the most cost-effective model for providing coaching throughout an organisation.

Call our free phone number 0800 567 7874, or visit our contact page and discover how our Success Coaching will benefit you.