What is a coach? Should I get one? What can I expect?

I often get these type of questions. Those who approach me seem to sense a need for a coach, but there is often a lot of question marks around what it actually means to work with one.

So, let’s break it down.

What is a coach?

Let’s begin with wikipedia’s definition:

Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.

A few ideas stand out here in what to expect from a coach:

👩‍💻 It’s a professional who’s been there.
They’re an operator themselves – with the experience of all the ups and downs you’re personally facing. Because of this, the coach can guide, challenge, educate and motivate, knowing when which is needed.

🎯 You work towards a specific goal.
When you work with a coach, you want new results. You don’t need to know what they are when working together; part of the work can be to figure that out. However, a general sense of direction and motivation to find it, is crucial. We work together to nail your most important goals + most important actions.

🧠 Upgrade mindset.
A great coach helps you uncover blindspots, think bigger, challenge and cheerlead you, and cares about your progress. They know the balance of advising vs. coaching.

What a coaching process looks like

The relationship between coach and client is a special one. It’s important that it feels like a fit, that you feel alignment with the coach, and feel a trust in them and their experience.

The overall process runs like this:

🧭 Your goals + the first audit
Deeply understand your here and now, in order to craft your goal and outcomes.

🗓️ Weekly or bi-weekly coaching sessions
Depending on where you are and the required intensity of the coaching relationship. Zoom is often preferred, but some prefer over the phone.

🏃 Actions, iteration and evaluation
Clear goal-setting and efficient frameworks. We make sure you’re always working on the most impactful next step, often dramatically increasing focus and speed – without the overwhelm.

⏱️ Accountability
With a trusted partner who cares about your progress, your goals, and holds you accountable to your vision, many are surprised by how quickly they progress.

⏱️ Wrapping up
We evaluate progress and check if you hit the goals you set out. A coaching relationship can run 6 months, some need a shorter boost, some longer. Some come back. You bring with you a new way of thinking, working.

Interested in coaching?

Have a look around this website.

If it resonates with you, get in touch and I’ll reply shortly. I can’t wait to support your growth 📈