Frequently Asked Questions
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- Isn't coaching just for personal issues?
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No. coaching can cover a wide range of issues both personal and at
work.
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- How does coaching work at work?
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Coaching is a 1-2-1 activity which can be used at work to cover a wide
range of subjects. It is particularly useful if the issues to be covered
only affect an individual or there is no training course available.
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- Can I get coaching for specialised subjects?
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Yes. Coaches very often specialise in particular areas
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- I need more time in my life, can coaching help me?
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Yes. One of the major problems many people face is lack of time. A
coach can help you to explore where you could find more time in your life.
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- Isn't coaching just a fad?
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No. Terms and names may change, but there have always been people who
have been able to act as coaches
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- Can coaching help me to overcome my fear of standing up in public?
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Yes. A large percentage of people are frightened of speaking in
public. A coach can help you find the confidence to overcome this fear
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- I have reached a turning point in my career, how can coaching help
me?
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A coach will help you to review your life, what you want to achieve in
the future and where you would like to get to
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- I spend too much time at work and never have time for my family. How
can coaching help?
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Getting the balance right between work and home has never been more
difficult. A coach can work with you to review your priorities and assess
the impact these priorities may have on rebalancing your life
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- How do I know you won't tell my boss about what we have discussed?
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The relationship between coachee and coach is based on confidentiality
and trust. Nothing will be repeated outside a coaching session unless the
coachee has given express permission
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- I run a small company which is going nowhere. Can coaching help?
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Coaches can be very helpful to small companies by providing a third
party with no axe to grind
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- What is the difference between coaching and counselling?
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A coach is not a counsellor, although they may address the same
issues. A coach will encourage the coachee to find their own solutions and
will avoid giving direct advice.
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Yes you can. However, the results of coaching often mean making
changes to your routines and habits and some people prefer to have support
whilst they achieve this.
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