Coaching is a conversation between a coach and a client based on set objectives that the client seeks to achieve. The coach is trained to ask questions to the client that will facilitate awareness and 'aha' moments that will potentially bring about change. Awareness on its own provides very powerful insights. When a client becomes aware of why they do something or believe in a certain way, they become more open to change the behaviour or belief, especially if it does not yield the results they want.The coach is trained to use and provide tools and techniques that facilitate change. The coach and client are able to co-create together, with the coach facilitating exploration towards new meanings.
Coaching is future focused and will not dwell on the client's past. A typical coaching client is someone who wants to add to their lives, careers,relationships or whatever area they are working on. They could be doing well, wanting to do even better. The coach's role is to hold a mirror to the client for them to 'see' why they are not reaching the heights they would like to reach.
