1-2-1 Coaching

“Coaching is the art of facilitating the development, learning and performance of another” - Myles Downey

Individual and organisational needs for coaching are many and varied. We have summarised a few of the most common topics below.

We coach within an organisational context, in that we have a three-way relationship between the organisational sponsor, the client (or coachee) and the external coach. This is the case even when we work with the owner of a business.

At the start of the process there will be a three-way contract that sets out the boundaries in which the coaching relationship operates. The mutual expectations under which both coach and coachee will operate will be set, and programme goals will be agreed. Importantly, but perhaps more intangibly, it will set the ‘tone’ for future meetings and the professional basis on which future meetings will be held.

The location for the sessions is chosen in consultation with the client. It can be in the workplace, or office, but our preferred approach is to use a neutral venue. This aids creativity and frees-up thinking. For some clients this means using the outdoors.

Typically, over three or six sessions of two hours, a programme of coaching may cover areas such as:

Self-awareness

Workplace behaviours and performance

Leadership

Our work with executive leaders and business owners addresses the full range of subjects that can impact upon leadership effectiveness. Executives often find that a coach is the only person who will challenge and support them in a non-judgemental way. Our work with leaders covers areas such as: self-awareness; letting go; systems intelligence (and systems blindness); developing leadership presence, authority, purpose and meaning.

Transition

Did you know that 40% of leaders in transition underperform in the first 18 months of their role and direct reports of transitioning leaders underperform their peers by as much as 18%? The first 100 days in a new role are vital. We work with people who are transitioning to new positions, companies or sectors, enabling them to ease into the transition by establishing clear boundaries, expectations and values. We focus on how the ‘system’ – the organisational context – will be changed by the new leader.

Strength based coaching

Emotional Intelligence Coaching

When it is appropriate, we use the EQi2.0 profiling tool with leaders, senior managers and teams, as a means of raising awareness, addressing deep issues and facilitating movement towards individual and shared goals. This can be a one-off debrief session, or a programme of behavioural development over six sessions. The EQi2.0 is a scientifically valid (reliable and verifiable) tool developed by Dr Reuven Bar-On, one of the early proponents of emotional intelligence. Participants answer 133 questions online, and a sophisticated and detailed report is produced allowing a qualified practitioner (often a Coach, but not always) to enter into a discussion with the individual.

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Interested in 1-2-1 Coaching for yourself or a team member?

We have a coaching faculty with a diverse range of skills and experience. We understand how critical it is to pair you with a coach who can best help you achieve your coaching goals whilst also being a great 'fit' with your personality - and we'll invest time ensuring we get the match just right.

Please call us on 01392 409 198 to discuss your coaching requirements.