Coaching is a partnership between a trained coach and an individual, designed to unlock potential and support the coachee in being the best version of themselves.
"...partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership." International Coaching Federation​
What is coaching?
Who is coaching for?
Coaching is for anyone interested in positive change. No matter your background or aspirations, coaching is for anyone ready to invest in themselves.
Whether you're a leader or business owner aiming to enhance your impact, a professional seeking career change, or someone striving for personal growth, coaching can provide the support you need.
Our coaching services
Individuals
Entrepreneurs
What are some coaching benefits?
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​Improved Performance and Communication Skills: Over 70% of individuals who receive coaching report benefiting from improved performance, and communication skills.
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Increased Self-Confidence: 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence.
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Empowerment and Responsibility: Coaching can increase employee and staff engagement.
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Enhanced Relationship Building and Empathy: Research indicates that coaching can lead to a significant increase in relationship building, recognition, empathy, and encouraging participation among leaders.
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Enhanced Well-Being: Positive psychology coaching is a scientifically-rooted approach to helping clients increase well-being, enhance and apply strengths, improve performance, and achieve valued goals.
What coaching approaches exist?
Coaching approaches support individuals, groups or teams in personal and professional development, catering to diverse needs and preferences. Coaches may have prefered approaches informed by research, training and personal philosophy. However, a great coach always works with the needs of the individual and tailors appropriately. Example approaches include;
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Strengths-Based Coaching: Focuses on leveraging an individual's natural strengths to achieve goals and meet objectives. It emphasizes identifying and utilizing personal strengths to drive success and fulfillment.
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Solution-Focused Coaching: Centers on identifying and implementing practical solutions to challenges and obstacles. It aims to help individuals progress by focusing on actionable steps and positive outcomes.
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Relational Integrative Coaching: This emphasizes the importance of relationships and integration, aiming to create a holistic approach that considers the interconnectedness of various aspects of an individual's life.
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Somatic Coaching: Focuses on the mind-body connection, recognizing that our physical experiences and sensations are integral to our overall well-being. This involves addressing emotional and psychological issues through the body, incorporating movement, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques to promote self-awareness and personal growth.
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Intuitive Coaching: By tapping into one's intuitive abilities, coaches can help individuals develop and trust their intuition, make decisions based on inner wisdom, and align their actions with their authentic selves.
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Creative Coaching: Coaches may incorporate journaling, visualization, and other creative techniques to foster inspiration, innovation, and personal growth. This helps individuals to explore challenges or opportunities through personal expression and self-discovery.
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Business Coaching: A business coach helps entrepreneurs and business owners build and grow their businesses and can be a big help during transition periods.
What are some coaching principles?
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Awareness: We increase awareness in individuals to gain insights into behaviours, thoughts, and emotions.
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Nonjudgmental: We create an environment where individuals feel safe exploring their challenges and opportunities without fear of judgment.
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Self-Belief: We help individuals find the answers within them, helping them recognise their capabilities.
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Responsibility: We encourage individuals to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability.
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Action: We emphasise the importance of taking action, no matter how small.
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Solution: We focus individuals' attention towards exploring choices and solutions.
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Challenge: Help individuals to expand their perspectives and gently push beyond their comfort zones.
Seven tips for selecting a coach
Selecting the right coach is critical for achieving your personal and professional goals.
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Ethics: Look for coaches who are committed to ethical practices and are transparent in their approach.
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Experience: Depending on what you want to focus on it can be helpful to have a coach that has lived experience in the areas you want to support with.
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Identify Areas of Support: Reflect on what you want to accomplish through coaching. While you may not know the exact topic you'd like to be coached on, having an idea of where you most need support can simplify the process of finding the right match.
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Research: Educate yourself about coaching and the coaching process. Take the time to research potential coaches and reflect on their areas of expertise and individual approaches.
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Assess Credibility: Coaching is unregulated. Anyone can call themselves a coach and start coaching. Confirm the credibility of coaches by researching their qualifications, experience, and credentials. Look for coaches who are members of coaching associations, such as the International Coach Federation (ICF), European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).
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Free Chemistry Calls and Fit: Engage in conversations with prospective coaches to gauge your chemistry and assess whether there is a strong, open, and honest rapport. A strong coaching relationship is powerful, and it's essential to ensure that the coach is the right fit for you, and vice versa.
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Check for Success Stories: Inquire about the coach's success stories and examples of clients who have succeeded as a result of coaching. This can provide insights into the coach's impact.​
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