We all heard the buzzword coaching, but not everyone knows what it is. Let us briefly consider this phenomenon in a question-and-answer format.
What is coaching?
If we combine all the definitions into one, then we can interpret coaching as an instrument of personal and professional development.
How did coaching come about?
Its formation began in the 70s of the XX century from strong coaching, positive, cognitive and organizational psychology.
How does coaching work?
Work does not happen with a problem, but with the achievement of a goal, a result.
What is the task of coaching?
The main task is to stimulate a person’s internal activity, during which he could independently receive the necessary answers to questions. Coaching is based on the following basic principle: each person potentially has all the resources to achieve his goal.
Is coaching a training?
No, because the coach does not develop skills or give advice.
Is coaching counseling?
Also not, because the coach does not give recommendations. The coach works with the internal resources of the client.
What types of coaching are there?
There are two main groups: life-coaching and business-learning, within which there are several areas. Coaching is also divided into individual and group.
What methods does the coach use?
Work with the client is built in the format of short meetings: coach sessions, during which the coach uses many different methods.
For example, the GROW - GROWTH model (by John Whitmore):
Goal - Goal Setting
Reality - Reality Overview
Opportunity - Feature List
What to do - what I will do
In this case, first the client with the help of the coach sets a specific goal (what does he want to achieve? What to achieve? What does he want to change?), Then a detailed discussion of the situation takes place (as a result, a clear and clear vision is formed), then we talk about the possibilities and options for action (what can be changed? how?), and at the end of the session concrete steps and actions are outlined.
Who will be interested in coaching?
Coaching will be useful and interesting to any person who seeks development (personal, social, professional) and improvement. Often managers, managers, coaches, psychologists, consultants and other specialists resort to coaching. Coaching techniques can be successfully used both in work and in personal life. Recently, the direction of coaching for parents of adolescents has been actively developing.