Coaching is all about empowering the coachee by using a range of methods, assist them in achieving change. Firstly, coaching is client led as opposed to coach led. Secondly, the coach is there to assist the coachee to achieve the goals which they have set and have in mind.
When coaching a client, coaches use a range of methods for the coachee to be able to focus on their goals. I centre my approach within setting SMART goals.
SMART coaching goals should be:
- SPECIFIC – a goal should be something tangible
- MEASURED – it should be able to be quantified
- AGREEABLE – it must be agreed by and led by the coachee
- REALISTIC – it must be within the coachee’s reach
- TIMED – Short, medium and long term within a set time-frame
How Can Coaching Help Me?
Coaching can help anyone who has made the conscious decision that they wish to change something in their life.
Stages of Change
- Pre-contemplation – Not given it any thought
- Contemplation -The idea is there, but no real plans to start
- Preparation -Getting ready to make a start
- Action – Today is the day I change
- Maintenance – I am keeping it up
- Relapse – Back to old behaviour
Where are you within the stages of change? Sometimes we are aware that there is something within our life that needs changing but it isn’t obvious and it needs some research. But other times, the signs are pretty clear so we can work in a different way. By using a number of different techniques a coach can help the coachee discover what the underlying issue may. Then the coachee can start setting goals.
What Areas of Life Can a Coach Help?
Coaching can help people in many aspects of life such as:
- Nutrition – Weight loss as well as healthy eating
- Becoming more active – Essential for a healthier lifestyle
- Lifestyle Improvements – Small changes with big effects
- Improve Sleep Patterns – Sleep is essential!
Whatever stage you may be at and whatever aspect in your life you would like to improve on I am sure I can help just as I’ve assisted many others before.
If you feel you would like to make improvements in your life, get in touch with me for a FREE initial 45 minute consultation. You can also just fill in the form below and I will contact you.
