What’s the difference between organisational coaching and leadership coaching?

Organisational coaching is a three way partnership you, the organisation you work in and me. We’ll discuss goal development and how we’ll measure success all together. Usually, this kind of coaching is funded by the employer.

Leadership coaching is focused entirely on you as a leader. Whether you work in an organisation or work for yourself, leadership coaching can support you to be the best leader you can be. We work directly together, and I don’t engage with your employer. This can be cost effective, and it can also offer you the freedom to discuss things you don’t want to share with your employer, such as career transitions, work-life balance or needing more meaning in your work.

How do I know if you’re the right coach?

You don’t know until you talk to me! I recommend that you talk to a few coaches (usually for free) before picking the one you connect best with. Book a free 30 minute chat to help you decide if we would make good partners.

Coaching seems like a long commitment - why does it take so long to see results?

Coaching is a process that increases self-awareness and supports new ways of doing things. It takes time to try out new behaviours. While I usually recommend 3-6 months, you can also get a lot of benefits from just a few sessions. You’ll see results throughout the time we work together, often starting with the first session.

Can you do a single coaching session?

Yes, but only after we’ve completed a coaching engagement first. Once we know each other, and everyone has seen the benefits of coaching, single sessions work really well for accountability, follow-up or one-off issues or concerns.

If you’re not sure if coaching is the right thing, let’s have a chat to find out.

I would like to work with you, but how do I ask my manager to pay for your services?

Let’s chat about this! If we connect, and you’re inspired to approach your manager, we’re going to make great coaching partners.

What’s better - leadership training or working with a coach?

Leadership training is a terrific way to learn new information/skills and meet other leaders who may be experiencing similar challenges. Coaching is a one on one process through which individuals unpack what is going on for them. It is personal and entirely customised to what is going on for you at this time.

Research shows that leadership courses and coaching are symbiotic. In my view, coaching is hugely impactful if you have done some training and walked away with things you want to implement. Unlike a trainer, a coach stays with you as you try to implement changes, so that you can figure out how to use what you’ve learned.

How is coaching different from EAP?

Both EAP and coaching can be employer-funded and confidential services.

EAP provides therapeutic counselling interventions to support functionality in the workplace and is often geared towards people going through a high-stress, crisis moment.

Coaching helps people find their path forward and strategize how to get where they envision themselves and is geared towards high performing people who want to utilise their strengths and overcome limiting beliefs to meet their potential at work.

While they can be used concurrently, coaching generally involves a longer-term relationship and more permanent changes to perception, mindset and behaviour, while EAP is more short-term and therapeutic.