Is organisational coaching different from life coaching?

Organisational coaching is a three way partnership - employee, organisation and me. We’ll discuss goal development and how we’ll measure success all together. In a coaching conversation, as we discuss how an employee can accomplish their goals, we’ll go beyond life coaching and consider the people and culture in the organsation as well as how the organisation operates (e.g. structure, policies, etc.).

How do I know if you’re the right coach?

You don’t know until you talk to me! I recommend that you talk to a few coaches (usually for free) before picking the one you connect best with. Book a free 30 minute chat to help you decide if we would make good partners.

Coaching seems like a long commitment - why does it take so long to see results?

Coaching is a process that increases self-awareness and supports new ways of doing things. It takes time to try out new behaviours. You’ll see results throughout the time we work together, and the harder you work, the faster you will start seeing them.

Can you do a single coaching session?

Yes, but only after we’ve completed a coaching engagement first. Organisational coaching involves an individual, an organisation and me. It takes a bit of time to sort out what we’re going to work on and then to work on it. Once we know each other, and everyone has seen the benefits of coaching, single sessions work really well for accountability, follow-up or one-off issues or concerns.

If you’re not sure if coaching is the right thing, let’s have a chat to find out.

I would like to work with you, but how do I ask my manager to pay for your services?

Let’s chat about this! If we connect, and you’re inspired to approach your manager, we’re going to make great coaching partners.

What’s better - leadership training or working with a coach?

Leadership training is a terrific way to learn new information/skills and meet other leaders who may be experiencing similar challenges. Coaching is a one on one process through which lindivduals challenge long-held beliefs and question behaviour that is limiting them.

Research shows that leadership courses and coaching are symbiotic. Coaching can prepare thinking and readiness for the leadership training. It can also enhance the ability to implement what has already been learned in leadership training.

How is coaching different from EAP?

Both EAP and coaching can be employer-funded and confidential services.

EAP provides therapeutic counselling interventions to support functionality in the workplace and is often geared towards people going through a high-stress, crisis moment.

Coaching helps people find their path forward and strategize how to get where they envision themselves and is geared towards high performing people who want to utilise their strengths and overcome limiting beliefs to meet their potential at work.

While they can be used concurrently, coaching generally involves a longer-term relationship and more permanent changes to perception, mindset and behaviour.