Unlocking a person’s potential to maximize his or her own performance -
Sir John Whitmore"
Coaching is a very powerful tool of communication. When used effectively and appropriately, it raises your awareness; it’s like a laser on your thinking that cuts through a maze of confusion and brings forth, hitherto, unknown ideas and options. The bottom line is that coaching is about being a catalyst for positive change in a way that’s appropriate for individuals, helping them to be the very best they can be- which has a knock-on effect for organizations, on teams and organizational performance.Coaching is not telling someone what to do; it’s not giving advice or providing solutions. It is not the same as mentoring, training or consulting.
Coaching for individuals
ICF defines coaching as 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. Standing on this foundation, the coach’s responsibility is to
Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve Encourage client self-discovery Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies Hold the client responsible and accountable This process helps clients dramatically improve their outlook on work and life, while improving their leadership skills and unlocking their potential.
Coaching has helped individuals in many ways helping them become a better version of themselves. While there can be no complete list, here are some of the benefits individuals have received from coaching:
Benefits of executives who have received coaching
Coaching for Organisations
Benefits of coaching from organisational perspective can be broadly clubbed into two categories- benefits to the organisation (as in performance, bottom line, profits, attrition etc) and benefits to its employees (motivations, relations, harmony, teamwork, behaviours etc). While hundreds of studies and surveys have been done by various organisations, groups and bodies to measure the impact of coaching on an organisation, given below are some such results.
