FAQs

What will Coaching do for me?

Coaching will:

1. Provide a safe environment within which you can explore new options.
2. Encourage you to a deeper level of thinking
3. Give me a confidential ally
4. Enable you to focus on what is important
5. Give you the confidence to perform to your potential
6. Inspire you to take responsibility and action

What exactly is Coaching?

Coaching is the art of facilitating other people's learning development and performance in a non-judgmental.  It is a highly effective  route to improve business and personal performance.

Through Coaching you will be able to:

1. Find solutions           
2. Develop skills and feel better about your capability
3. Change your behaviour and affect outcomes
4. Transform your attitude
5. Achieve your potential and be the best that you can be
6. Discover fulfillment and satisfaction

Coaching is a results orientated 1-1 developmental relationship, within which a coach and a client collaborate to set and achieve challenging objectives to move the client forward professionally and personally.

How does Coaching differ from conventional training and consultancy methods?

Conventional training (or teaching) imparts specific knowledge which can quickly dissipate when the trainee returns to the workplace.  A study carried out by the German philosopher Hermann Ebbinghaus showed that 1 hour after new knowledge has been received 60% is lost and after 6 hours just 20% remains!

Consulting is a means by which recommendations are made and implemented and is dependant on the skill knowledge and wisdom of the consultant.  The issue of “buy in” can be a crucial factor in the lack of success.  If the end goals and the journey are not owned by the business leaders then what can follow is a lack of commitment and drive to succeed. Coaching depends on buy in from all levels within the business.

In what areas will Coaching benefit your company?

Coaching will:

1. Create greater job satisfaction for your employees decreasing staff turnover
2. Make working will make working in your company a more rewarding experience.
3. Increases effectiveness, motivation, focus and loyalty.
4. Give greater return on investment.
5. Increased the bottom line.
6. Positively impact your clients!

What legacy will Coaching leave in your company when the programme is complete?

• Attitude becomes a key focus
• Company and personal values become aligned
• The work environment becomes a more harmonious place
• Communication is improved
• People take responsibility for their actions
• Improved staff retention and staff loyalty

How long am I likely to work with a coach for?

Experience tells us that best results are achieved in 6-12 sessions.  This can vary dependant on the goal being addressed and the individual concerned. 

To what degree is it essential that the coach knows your business and industry intimately?

Provided the business is not governed by an “industry specific language” intimate knowledge is unnecessary.

Frequently asked questions by employees

How can you be sure that our discussions remain confidential?

We adhere strictly to the code of conduct prescribed by The Coaching Profession, as such confidentiality is an absolute.

In what way will Coaching impact my career?

You will become aware of the key areas that with improvement will move your career forward.  It will empower you to take action.

In what way will Coaching affect my personal life?

The success you achieve through Coaching will ultimately lead to a more positive and confident outlook on life in general leading to greater confidence, fulfillment and achievement

Questions frequently asked by Coaches

1. What have been your three greatest successes during the last twelve months?
2. What are your three greatest challenges in the coming twelve months?
3. Which of these three challenges would you like to overcome first?
4. What goals do you want to achieve in the next six months?
5. In what way will the achievement of these goals move your career/business forward?
6. What would be the impact on profit performance and people if every, member of staff improved by just 3%?

Who Do we want to work with?

Companies and individuals who are open minded and committed to business growth, through personal development and refinement of process.

 

I alongside four people within my Company have been coached by Jenny.   I have reduced my working hours by 10% and the Company has increased its turnover by 15%.I am more alert to the needs of my business.

M.D. Estate Agency.