“Coaching is an effective form of leadership that stimulates vision and moves people forward…it involves clarifying the present, focusing on the future, and reaching goals by taking action and overcoming obstacles.” (Dr. Gary Collins)
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Definition of Coaching: The International Coach Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. Coaching honors the client as the expert in his/her life and work and believes that every client is creative, resourceful, and whole. Standing on this foundation, the coach’s responsibility is to:
- Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve
- Encourage Client self-discovery
- Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies
- Hold the client responsible and accountable
Why is coaching so effective? In one word, the answer would be – results! Ordinary people are enabled to achieve extraordinary results with the support of coaching by unleashing performance and unlocking potential.
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