Sample business-related goals might be: develop coaching skills, increase sales by X%; build strong network within the company; develop relationship with 10 new prospects; reorganize company's internal communications; create a strong sense of teamwork; develop strong career plan; how to enroll and inspire people in ideas.Sample personal goals might be: reduce weight by 20 pounds; look, dress and feel great; increase circle of friends and attend at least one party per week; find a relationship; make partner ecstatic!
The coach and client "meet" for a 25 minute virtual coaching session via telephone - no traveling required. Additional coaching support is provided via e-mail at no additional charge. Face to face sessions are usually not required (I haven't met most of my clients!), but are possible in Sydney and New York. For other cities, I suggest the first round of coaching be face to face, followed by telephone sessions, or we do 100% via phone.
Getting Started at the Right Pace
Most companies are not used to coaching. Therefore, most managers or CEO's wanting to introduce or experiment with coaching wish to do so gradually, obtaining buy-in from key people, and then the rest of the company.
If you are interested in bringing coaching into your company, I suggest you:
