Coaching at its Best, International. What is Coaching?

PRIMARY POINTS WHICH DESCRIBE COACHING

1.  COACHING IS AN EMPOWERING STYLE OF RELATING

       ...the client and coach strive to design a





           perfect relationship.  Trusting, 
           challenging, supportive.
       ...the client uses the coach as a resource
           and takes action weekly to accomplish 
           results.
       ...the coach expects a lot of the client 
           but never puts the result ahead of 
           the relationship.

2.  COACHING IS A TECHNOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT

       ...a coach develops a client's personal 
           foundation so their natural gifts 
           and talents emerge.
       ...a coach helps to have the client's 
           present be perfect rather than just 
           planning for the future.
       ...a coach uses 7 advanced tools to promote 
           this growth, but the client does the 
           work.

3.  COACHING IS A FORM OF CONSULTING

       ...like consulting, the client discusses 
           problems and opportunities and asks for 
           information and advice.
       ...the client pays a fee, usually monthly, 
           for services rendered.

4.  COACHING FOCUSES ON THE ENTIRE PERSON

       ...the coach helps the client to have all 
           areas of life work well together, 
           balanced and integrated.
       ...the coach helps the client to strengthen 
           their communication, language and 
           relationship skills.
       ...the coach expects the client to set 
           much higher personal standards and 
           excellence.

5.  COACHING IS A NEW PROFESSION

       ...it is evolving as more coaches enter 
           and contribute to the field.
       ...the technology is developing rapidly 
           and keeping pace is important.


Coach U, Copyright, 1994, 
All rights reserved.