| What is coaching? - Coaching is a professional and collaborative relationship that results in clarification, insight, the development of future options and meeting agreed upon goals.
- A coach provides a safe, non-judgmental place for individuals to experience new ideas and challenges as they define and act upon personal and professional goals.
- Certified coaches are trained to simplify thorny issues and to present alternate perspectives that facilitate clarity, a movement to actions, and improvement in performance.
- Coaching sessions are often described as “motivating”, “energizing”, and as “hard work”. This allows for greater action and movement towards goals more quickly than other modalities. This is accomplished through the use of powerful questions, exercises, feedback, and assessments.
How does the process work? - We begin with an initial assessment of your situation and develop a mutually agreed upon contract based upon the successful completion of defined objectives.
- We provide individual or team coaching, depending upon your needs for life coaching or for executive coaching in your workplace.
- Assessment tools are made available, as appropriate.
- The typical coaching engagement lasts approximately 6 months, and may vary from weekly calls or meetings to monthly “tune-ups”.
What makes working with The Odyssey Group a great investment? - Coaching creates sustainable, client-focused change. For many, working with The Odyssey Group is described as “powerful”, “rewarding”, “energizing”, “critical” and has been credited for enabling clients to make changes they have had on their minds for years.
- The coaching process accelerates the understanding of key details and the context of the present environment; it leads to accountability and the resolution of obstacles.
- According to a recent study measuring the effectiveness of coaching: “Coaching consistently led the participants to report significantly higher impact in specific management areas, stronger leadership skills and more hopefulness and confidence that they could create a more sustainable job for themselves.”
- I will work with you to create an appropriate measure of return on your investment (time, money, energy) that will meet the needs of your particular situation.
“Coaching isn’t therapy; its product development with you as the product”. Fast Company Magazine | |
