Coaching – when is it worth going for coaching? 

Many people wonder whether it is worth using a coach to help them achieve their resolutions. But before you decide on coaching, learn the definition of the profession and see if coaching is the best solution for you. Find out:

• Who is the coach/coach
• For whom is coaching 
• When is it worth going for coaching 
• Advantages of coaching 

Coach – who is it?

Coaching is a helping profession, supporting the achievement of goals through, among other things. discovering the unconscious and changing unfavorable beliefs and action patterns. The coach does not set goals for the person he works with, but helps him identify and name them. Good, expert coaching aims to enable the individual to find answers within himself. A coach not only motivates people to take action, but creates a supportive space and offers tools to facilitate the change process.

For whom is coaching 

Coaching is developmental work and is for “resourceful” people – it is not for treating depression, dysthymia or anxiety. If the coach suspects that your problem requires psychotherapy – he or she will tell you about it and encourage you to consult with another specialist(s), pointing out sources of help. Coaching works, unlike most therapies, more “forward,” not analyzing the past or childhood in depth. This is a form of short-term assistance that usually does not last more than six months (usually 6 to 12 sessions in the process of change)

Any healthy person who needs to learn more about themselves and make needed changes in their life can benefit from coaching..  

From a professional/business perspective, coaching is most often used by people who want to take on a new position and are wondering how to do it (First Time Manager) and those that want to completely change the industry. Coaching is also used by people returning after a long absence from work – whether after maternity or a long L4 leave, or those who want to get along better at work or complete their tasks with less stress. 

In addition to professional matters, coaching can also address private topics. People who in their personal lives want to achieve some goal, undertake some change or discern what is happening to them can also benefit from the help of a coach.  

When is it worth going for coaching 

This is an individual matter and dictated by personal needs. When we feel that we need to look at things from a different perspective, we see that we are having trouble achieving a goal, or we see a pattern in our behavior that we want to change – It is worth thinking about coaching. The coach will listen to the person who came to him and will suggest such ways of coaching work that will be most relevant to the individual challenges of the client (coachee) at the time.

Example:

A person who has just been promoted is struggling in his new position. She sees   her confidence is lacking. He goes to a coach to find a solution to this problem. During the interview, he outlines the purpose of the process. The coach and the coachee enter into a contract in which, among other things.   ,   agree that they will meet once a week and the process will last 10 sessions. The coachee may receive an invitation from the coach to do various types of “homework” – e.g. Exercises, reflections, readings – as appropriate to the reported topics. The process of change also happens between sessions.

Advantages of coaching 

Coaching can have a profound impact on personal and professional life. One of the key ways coaching helps is by helping individuals change unsupportive beliefs and patterns of action. Coaching provides the space and structure for reflection that is essential for learning and development. It stimulates critical thinking, helps to discover or understand what our values are and what actions deviate from those values or set goals. A good coach can help you reconnect with what you love in your life and work.

Here are some key areas of development for individual coaching:

1. self-awareness

It is an essential skill for both personal and professional development. It helps gain deeper insight into what coachees want and need to change or achieve. 

2. better resistance to stress

With feedback and better self-awareness, people develop a higher tolerance to stressful conditions. When leaders become more resilient (e.g., they take what happens “to themselves” less), they are better able to adapt to changing circumstances (coping with change) or get through/change unfavorable circumstances. This, in turn, reduces the likelihood of job burnout and improves overall life (and job) satisfaction.

3. efficient cooperation 

Working in a team with people who are committed and open to development is more productive. People are better able to understand the motivations and basic commitments of all group members. They benefit from effective conflict resolution and increased comfort in decision-making. Individuals manage their time better and contribute more effectively to the team.

5 Communication 

All types of coaching have a beneficial effect on communication skills. Developing effective communication skills can help individuals in all aspects of their lives – both in and out of the workplace. This has its positive effect on the perception of stress, which poor communication exacerbates.

6. work-life balance 

Through coaching, people establish and apply their own individual priorities and work to consciously implement them in their lives. This allows them to maintain a better work-life balance. These people are likely to gain greater satisfaction in fulfilling their work and other life roles. This is due to both improved self-care and better awareness and alignment of action with their individual goals.