Why coaching
We engage a coach where there are issues to solve, and the person or group who require coaching do so to help them take the first steps towards a solution. A great coach begins with helping the group or the person get clear on what the REAL issue is.
Coaching is an evolving profession and takes on many forms. Leadership (or business) coaching is often done in groups where executives or management teams are coached amongst peers towards great business as well as personal outcomes. Coaching can also be done on a one-to-one basis.
Coaching done well provides a thought-provoking innovative process to assist, support champion and challenge the client so they are equipped with the strategies for generative learning and to achieve their individual or collective potential.
There are two main kinds of coaching
There are two main kinds of coaching: action coaching and transformational coaching. Coaching sessions can also be delivered one-to-one or in groups.
Then there is facilitation, mentoring, and, lastly training. Check out our consulting page for more information on how to book these services.
It’s important to understand what it is you are looking for when seeking the services of a coach and to appreciate many other professionals will call themselves a coach and yet aren’t trained as one. These people are likely adopting a coaching style of helping people understand a complex topic of expertise such as accounting, strategy, or marketing, for example.
Action Coaching
Action Coaching is more about setting goals and with the help of coaching, working towards achieving your goals.
Transformational Coaching
Transformational Coaching Is about changing who you are being as a person and getting better, more sustainable results in all areas of your life. This change requires deep inner work and focuses on how we see the world.
Bringing Awareness
Bringing awareness to results we are currently experiencing in business or life we can see whether we are being more at cause or effect.
As we then think about what we would rather be experiencing instead we begin to uncover what stands in the way of our success. Transformational (or generative) coaching allows the client the chance to explore their beliefs, values, attitudes, emotions, and general outlook on life and take steps towards changing these using a variety of techniques including Neurolinguistic Programming (or NLP).
In its simplest form, coaching is a relationship between two people, a coach, and a client.
Coaching is not the same as mentoring. The key difference being in coaching, the coach asks the questions of the client.
Coaching vs Mentoring
In coaching a coach is helping the client explore the thinking behind the presenting issues by asking powerful questions.
In mentoring the client asks questions of the mentor who offers their experience and stories of success as a guide for the client to draw upon and model.
Coaching vs Therapy
Coaching is also not the same as counselling or therapy. Anyone believing or knowing already they have a serious mental health issue should seek advice from their medical professional.
Personal Coaching
If you’re feeling like you’ve lost yourself and no longer know who you are you may need personal coaching to help you take some time to put you first. Coaching sessions are designed to help you rediscover who you are, who you were always destined to be, gain confidence to change direction and completely transform your life.
For those clients ready and wanting deep transformation, our eight-step signature coaching methodology guides beginners and experienced clients towards desired results.
Leadership Coaching
Llama School is our leadership development and coaching program for passionate leaders. Check out our Leadership Development page for more information.
Business Kick-Start Coaching
Mindset coaching for the small business owner wanting to raise their game. Our business kick-start intensive sessions are for the busy business owner in need of a reset. The business owner wanting more direction, whom has perhaps stalled from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and realising a strong need to dedicate some time to start working on the business through creating a vision, setting goals, and designing the plan towards scaling up. 4-session Intensive Kick-Start Program, and longer-term Executive Coaching options available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I have never been coached before and don’t know if I will like it. Can I try coaching before I commit?
A. We offer everyone a free discovery call before you commit. These sessions are designed to work out if you are ready to be coached. Ask us about any pro-bono coaching offers during your call.
Q. I am feeling skeptical and not sure I believe coaching will help me. How can I be sure it will work?
A. It is normal to feel a little skeptical about something new that you may never have tried before. Coaching is not for everyone. It is best to start with a discovery call to see if coaching is a good option for you right now.
Q. I lead a busy life and don’t have a lot of time, do you offer flexible appointments?
A. Yes. We understand how busy life can get and offer face-to-face and online options for coaching. We want our clients to be able to fit sessions in where they can and so make appointment times available seven days a week and outside normal business hours.
Q. Do I need to pay everything up front or do you have payment plans?
A. Yes, our coaching packages can be paid either up front or monthly. All coaching sessions must be paid in advance of the session to go ahead.
Q. We know of others where coaching hasn’t worked. Do you offer any guarantee?
A. We understand the importance of our clients knowing the service being offered is one where the client is the one taking action towards change. Without change, nothing changes! Like any service, we have a responsibility to ensure you are satisfied you are getting what you are paying for. We offer a success guarantee: if after following our systems and completing all the agreed tasks you do not see any improvement you are protected by a 12-month guarantee where we will refund your fees.