...The Business and Practice of Coaching Charlie H Williams, III Liberty University Abstract This review examines Lynn Grodzki and Wendy Allen's book, The Business and Practice of Coaching. They use their expertise to guide the reader through what it takes to create and maintain a successful coaching business. The book unflinching look at the business side of coaching helps set the tone for the reader to help them understand that coaching is definitely a business. Throughout the book they give the reader pointers of what they have learned along the way that will help them become successful. They help the reader find their niche, how to successfully market themselves toward that target client base, and how the role of certification plays in the part of their overall credibility. They offer up their advice to new coaches for the sole purpose of helping them become great coaches as well as business owners. They advise the reader of what business pitfalls to look out for and stress the importance of adhering to legal and ethical standards. They also provide the reader with several different resources that they can have at their disposal for future reference. Keywords: Grodzki, Allen, coaching, business, book review, business plan The Business and Practice of Coaching Overview The book, The Business and Practice of Coaching, was intended for people who are new to the profession or for those who are looking to flex their entrepreneurial muscle and start their...
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...others and I have complied and agreed to the University statement on Plagiarism and Academic Integrity on the University website at www.students.utas.edu.au/plagiarism. Critical reflection on my coaching experience: An ongoing journey Coaching is a relatively new professional field that has increased in popularity during the past decade (Tompson et al, 2008). Despite several different definitions of coaching and ways to understand or categorize coaching practice, all coaching’s approaches have a common denominator: the goal of achieving changes in the client. Depending on the coach’s beliefs and methods and also on the client’s objections, the nature and expression of the changes will be varied and may be defined in two ways: perceptual or cognitive; (Meyer 2010) and concrete behavioural changes (Kress, 2008). In March 2012 I commenced a course that involved participating in coaching relationship external to my current organisation. Prior to the commencement of this relationship I completed a 360° feedback survey on core leadership and management competencies. Findings from the survey facilitated the development of an individual action plan that assists me to extract optimal value from the program. This exercise also informs and guides the coaching process. The stated aim of this coaching relationship is to promote and accelerate my personal and career development. This is achieved through regular face to face meetings and telephone conversations. These occasions promote open communication...
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...Business Coaching Assignment 2 – Part B This assignment will be divided into four parts. The first part talks about the work related matters and the skills that my “client” possesses. The second part addresses his personality. The third discusses his health. The final part talks about his future plan. Work Related Matters and Skills I have the privileged to interview my colleague, who for the sake of this assignment, would be described as “client.” I will call this “client” Mr. M. Before, I asked Mr. M to fill-up Life Assessment Check (LAC), I explained to him the reason I asked him to do so and I told him that I am doing a Diploma in Life Coaching. We went through all the questions in LAC until he understood them all. After three days, he called me to collect the LAC. I came to his office not only to collect the LAC but also to talk to him regarding his responses. Below are my findings from my “interview” with Mr. M. Mr. M is a Curriculum Developer and he is the key player in developing Plant Orientation Handbook for Gas Plant Operator. He told me that he gets strong support from his immediate superior and also from his colleagues who are layout artists and designers. According to him, since he became curriculum developer, he has developed work skills, such as, writing skills, ‘Articulate’ (Software) skills, and many other skills needed to complete the handbooks. He also mentioned that he had attended many courses related to curriculum and instructional design...
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...Running head: COACHING MODEL COACHING MODEL Assignment 2 HRM-538 Performance Management Submitted by: TJ McPhail Submitted to: Dr. Karen Golaub, Instructor August 9, 2015 This paper evaluates the coaching model and team-based performance of an organization. Moreover, this paper describes the selected organizations approach of coaching for their employees to optimize the organizations performance management activities. For this paper, United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), an independent agency of the United States government that manages the civil service of the federal government, is the organization I have chosen for this assignment. This paper also recommends practices or approaches of coaching to improve OPM’s current performance. At the same time, this paper constructs five best practices that aligns the organizations overall goals and vision that would maximize team-based performance at OPM. The selected organization’s approach to coaching as it relates to Stage 3: Proactive Coaching—Driven by a Business Need. Stage 3: Proactive Coaching— is driven by a business need as described in the text, Performance Management: Putting Research into Action, 1st Ed, Smither & London, this is the stage whereas organizations are at the third level of a continuum that typically uses coaching in an “organized, planful fashion to address a specific business issue or need, such as accelerating high potential development, on-boarding new leaders, driving...
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...ANECDOTE WHITEPAPER Three journeys: A narrative approach to successful organisational change INTRODUCTION Early on in Anecdote, we did a trainingneeds assessment for part of the Australian Defence Force. Our discovery phase involved two teams; one team adopted a structured interview technique and the other used anecdote circles to collect stories. After our first day in the field we met with the structured interview guys to compare notes. “On first blush,” they said, “it seems like most things are in order. They are adhering to OH&S processes. Sure, there are some areas for improvement but generally things are OK.” As they were providing this assessment, those of us on the anecdotes team just looked at each other in astonishment and replied, “So, you didn’t hear about the soldiers who are showering in their own urine because their recycling system is broken or hear about the workshop where everyone wears protective footwear because some poor fellow lost his toes in an accident but no one wears protective eyewear because they have never had an eye accident?”. We had heard story upon story of major transgressions that weren’t picked up in the structured interview approach. This experience confirmed our assessment that a narrative approach is great for yielding new, and otherwise hidden, insights. A number of years and many clients later, we have seen that there is something even more important narrative techniques provide: a resolve among people to do something about the situation...
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...DEVELOPING COACHING SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE ACTIVITY 1 Introduction In this report I will describe two types of coaching and how coaching can be directive and non-directive. Also, I will explain two differences between coaching and other learning and development methods. I will identify 3 benefits of coaching to the organization and an explanation of 3 ways that coaching can be used to meet organization objectives. Moreover, I will explain the meaning of coaching culture and therefore 2 options for developing it within an organization. And in conclusion, I will identify 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of developing in house coaching. 2 types of coaching * Sports Coaching: This is what many people think of when they hear the word “coach”. A “player” is helped to develop their skills by a “coach”. On the other hand, the term sports coach encompasses a wide range of roles and approaches, from the football manager on the touchline, through one-to-one coaches for athletes and players, to specialist coaches for fitness and health. There are also coaches who focus on the ‘mental game’, helping sports players fine-tune their psychological preparation for high-pressure events. * Executive coaching: is a form of business coaching which is typically aimed at developing senior managers, directors and key players within a business setting. It may enhance current performance, taking skills and abilities to a new level and help individuals adapt to new situations or it may...
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...THE SUCCESS OF COACHING AND MENTORING COACHING FOR SUCCESS Building a Successful Training/Coaching Team (Arneida McDonald) (August 18, 2010) Prof. Lezlie Clay BUS310, Training and Development Strayer University Online Building a Successful Training and Coaching Team Business coaching and a training helps get any business running at peak performance and help keeps the company’ skills sharp. When you work with a business coach, you commit to being your best in business and in life. The business coaching relationship is simple and working with a business coach forges a foundation for the success that any manager wants most in business. In the business environment, coaching and training team is imperative to have within your HR department; the tools provided by these two teams in a company are one of the key elements to success to any organization. As anybody knows, companies have a diverse number of employees that might need additional assistance depending on their background (language, religion, etc.), level of knowledge and skills. When situations like this arises in any organization, the HR in particular should have a coach to assist any employee to help the open up and share the problem that they are going through even thought, it might be related to other employees, the supervisor, or the job itself. At this point is when coaching becomes a feedback for any manager...
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...Factsheets > Coaching and mentoring Coaching and mentoring Revised September 2014 Related resources Factsheets Learning methods Induction In this factsheet What are coaching and mentoring? Developing a coaching culture Who delivers coaching in UK organisations? When is coaching the best development intervention? The role of HR and L&D in managing coaching activities CIPD viewpoint Useful contacts Further reading Guides Coaching and buying coaching services Developing resilience: an evidence-based guide for practitioners Survey reports The coaching climate Resourcing and talent planning 2013 Books Everyone Needs a Mentor Designing, Delivering and Evaluating L&D: Essentials for Practice What are coaching and mentoring? Coaching and mentoring are development techniques based on the use of one-to-one discussions to enhance an individual’s skills, knowledge or work performance. It is possible to draw distinctions between coaching and mentoring (as discussed below) although in practice the two terms are often used interchangeably. While the focus of this factsheet is on coaching, much of the analysis presented here is also applicable to mentoring. Training courses Value-added Learning and Development - Short courses - Training - CIPD Using Neuroscience to Develop Your Coaching Practice - Short Courses - Training - CIPD Conference details Social Media in HR Conference Social Media in HR Conference 2013 What is coaching? Coaching targets high performance...
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... 82 Completing the cycle of coaching 85 5 Chapter 11. What is the effective execution? 90 "Dzhonsonvilskie sausage" 91 Chapter 12. Education and fun 95 Pleasure 98 Chapter 13. Motivation 100 Maslow and motivation 102 Chapter 14. Coaching to set goals 106 Chapter 15. Coaching to find meaning 108 Chapter 16. Coaching for Corporations 116 Coaching for a change of culture 119 Chapter 17. Feedback and Evaluation 123 Contact 123 Self-assessment 128 Chapter 18. The development team 132 High-performance team 132 Stages of Team Development 133 Chapter 19. Coaching for teams 138 The use of coaching the team 140 Chapter 20. Overcoming barriers to coaching 144 External barriers 146 Internal barriers 148 Chapter 21. Numerous advantages of coaching 151 Coaching which teaches 152 win Conclusion 155 Applications 157 References 161 6 From the Publisher To be continued ... For the first time the name of Sir John Whitmore was made in Russia in connection with the publication of the Russian translation of his book on coaching, "Coaching - a new style of management." This little book in a gray cover sold instantly, becoming a true revelation for those who want to understand what actually is coaching. I met with John Whitmore at the European Conference of coaching, where he was a key speaker. In his speech, it was about leadership and leaders of their subordinates about the crisis of leadership and resolve it with the help of coaching, which also able to provide further...
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...U05a1: The Importance of Coaching MBA 6220: Appreciative Coaching Dr. Sara Orem Frenchie Smalls November 13, 2011 Coaching in this new era is a very critical leadership practice. There are so many changes and circumstances in today’s business world that has competitive pressures. In the twenty-first century stronger business can be built, with effective training and leadership skills. The success of our business world to day lies in the hands of our leaders. The key is the talent and know how of a leader and the dedication of its people. In order for business to prosper and survive in the twenty first century they must find individuals who want to lead people and those who can take up the reins of leadership for tomorrow. Today’s leaders must be able to manage themselves in a global environment. They must be capable of interacting with customers, employees, suppliers. Today’s leaders must understand their own reactions to change and transitions in order to coach others. Identifying your own personal flaws will help others in the process. To establish a good coaching relationship three things need to be established: commitment, rapport, and collaboration. Both coach and coachee must agree to the coaching process. Coaching addresses specific personal projects, business opportunities or general conditions in the coachee’s personal life or workplace. Coaching services includes value clarifications, strength analysis, brainstorming, creation of plans...
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...Coaching Summary Report Jiajun Li 2014-05-02 Northeastern University Author Note This paper was prepared for Developing Bench Strength, taught by Professor John Ellsworth. Background Nowadays, coaching has become one of the concepts in leadership and management. It used when the members of a group or a team are competent and motivated, but do not have ideas about the long-term goals of an organization or individual. We have to admit that coaching is an important skill not only for the development of an organization but also for the leaders in an organization. For organizations, employee’s development always be seen as critical to the success of any company. Effective coaching will help the employee clarify their needs and goals, guide them make development plan, encourage them do their job more creativity, and more innovative, which also means increasing their productivity. As for leaders, the coaching process will help a leader keep strengthening self-cultivation, so that he or she can coach others more successfully. Meanwhile, after the coaching process, the leader could learn some experiences about this kind of thing which he just coached with, he could handle this thing smoother if he encountered next time. Moreover, coaching really expands people’s capabilities and increases personal collective capacity to be a better leader. All of these I have mentioned above could prove that coaching skill is really necessary in today’s competitive business...
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...The Future of Executive Coaching: Analysis From a Market Life Cycle Approach Where are we, where are we going, and how do we prepare for what’s next? Sheila Maher, MA., MBA. and Suzi Pomerantz, MT., MCC [This article first appeared in the International Journal of Coaching in Organizations, 2003, 1(2), 3-11. It can be downloaded and printed for personal use only. Please obtain prior written permission for wider printing and d istribution from J ohn L azar, IJCO Co-Executive E ditor, at john@ijco.info .] In launching this journal the editorial board envisioned that the journal would provide a forum for “reflection and analysis…by those leaders of this eme rging field who recogn ize coach ing to be a fixture rather than a fad...” 1 This a rticle exp lores the m arket life cycle o f executive coac hing , considerin g its history and growth, and estimating its current position. We discuss the four stages of the market life cycle: product introduction, market growth, market maturity, and sales decline, exploring the implications for our profession of each stage. Understanding where coaching is in the market cycle allows u s to consider strateg ies to stim ulate the co ntinu ed growth of the pro fession . In this a rticle we present our th esis that “this emerging field” is actually already in the mature stage of its lifecycle and we make recommendations for mo ving the professio n forw ard. It is clear that coac hing is no t a fad an d it is not ne w. Coaching is rooted in a range of...
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...Coaching is a powerful tool based on the use of one-to-one discussions to enhance an individual’s skills, knowledge or work performance. Coaching targets high performance and improvement at work and usually focuses on specific skills and goals, although it may also have an impact on an individual’s personal attributes. I have outlined a brief description of 2 coaching models GROW and OSCAR in Appendix 1. There are a variety of different types of coaching available and I have identified 2 specific types, Coaching for Talent Development and Coaching through Change and explained what they are and in what type of work situation they could be used in Appendix 2 . There are also different styles to coaching. Non-directive coaching is coaching in the true sense of the word where the coach simply asks you questions to allow you to find your own solutions. A non-directive coach will certainly not offer you advice and rarely even give you suggestions, although through skillful questioning they will help you to see your situation from a different perspective, gain clarity, uncover options, challenge inconsistencies and hold you accountable to your actions. The great benefit of non-directive coaching is that an individual will take full ownership of their own solutions rather than ‘doing what you have been told to do.’ Through this approach an individual will feel a sense of empowerment to make changes. Directive coaching on the other hand is where the coach offers an individual solutions...
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...Business Benefits of Coaching Coaching is one of the most practical forms of counseling, aimed at self-help, personal counseling, group counseling (e.g. family) and person-centered counseling which may include career or business goals. It is a useful approach to fundamental improvements in career, health, or other project-style areas of concern. For many people, the primary area of life that needs improvement concerns career/business goals. A coach can assist in that area and if you are already working within an organization in upper management or seeking upper-level management opportunities an Executive Coach is best. The benefit of coaching in general is it can help with life challenges such as gaining fresh perspectives on personal challenges, enhanced decision-making skills, greater interpersonal effectiveness, and increased confidence for current and future endeavors. In addition, personal satisfaction, clarification of issues and expectations, improvement of...
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...There are a lot of people out there advertising their services for 'Executive Coaching', 'Leadership Coaching' and 'Business Coaching'. Many have coaching certifications from top universities, some work at larger coaching firms and others even have Fortune 500 clients. The problem is that a very vanilla, packaged and unoriginal approach dominates the industry across both individual and larger coaching companies. Most people use the same tools and techniques (360-degree surveys, personality tests, strength finders, etc.) that cause their approaches and results to become stale and predictable, and most importantly, less useful for their clients. Coaching sessions are almost always conducted in offices and boardrooms devoid of creativity, life...
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