Coach
A professional hired by the client in achieving specific goals and projects. The coach is oriented around action. The coach partners with the client to document progress and delineate next right actions. Challenge and obstacles are reviewed; goals are revised appropriately. The coach's primary tools are a combination of training, life experience and intuition. The coaching approach is holistic, working with the client in the context of their whole life.
The Coaching Model
Follows a business or sports training approach.
It is usually a business or personal expense.
It is who based: It works with conscious primary focus on actions toward values-based goals.
Works with clients to identify, prioritize, implement, and actualize choices made.
Works with people who are healthy, happy with their lives in general.
Designs a future based on having a strong personal foundation.
Eager to move to higher level of functioning, (Double income, more joy, get the most out of business and life pursuits)
The Coaching Approach
Meetings are by phone, Internet, in office.
Many forms of advising, (request, challenges, requirements, etc.) Coach unattached to outcome of requests: refers out for therapy needs, medical needs, accounting needs, legal needs, etc.
Helps client learn new skills/tools for building or growing business, career, relationships, and life.
Helps client get clear on values, (what is most important to them); and match future goals/outcomes to values.
Encourages and requests pro-active behavior.