Coaching is a designed partnership, with the coach assisting and supporting the client while they connect their inner passion to their external purpose and helping the client navigate steps to make that a reality. Coaching may address personal or professional projects, business processes, or general conditions in the client’s life or profession. The coach will not pass judgment, nor will the coach tell the client what they should do.

The coach and the client will engage in direct and personal conversations throughout the working relationship. The coach asks empowering and clarifying questions throughout their time together, including providing feedback, encouragement, and accountability to help clients stay on track and make meaningful progress. Through active listening and thought-provoking questions, the coach creates space for the clients to challenge themselves and help them identify opportunities for change and growth.

The client’s results are based on their commitment to move forward, willingness to challenge themselves, and openness to learning and growth.  The coach manages the process, but the client manages the progress. 

Coaching is not:

• Behavioral Health Therapy - Behavioral Health Therapists typically focus on problems rooted in the past, exploring why things happened. 
• Mentoring - Mentors give advice based on their path or experiences within an industry or career.
• Consulting - Consultants are hired to provide expert advice. They will tell you what to do and how to do it without the accountability to get things done.

If you have any questions about coaching or the possibility of group coaching, please get in touch with Christine Kuehnast, Employee Relations Manager.