Coaching
Coaching is a non-directive, facilitative, solutions-focused process which can support individuals to move forward with personal goals and issues. Coaching can be an effective process for personal development – transforming performance, and aiding individuals to overcome barriers that prevent them achieving their full potential.
Practically, coaching is initiated by the person being coached (the ‘coachee’) and everything discussed in the sessions remains confidential. It would be ideal if you are able to obtain your line manager’s permission to be coached, however if there are strong grounds for complete anonymity these can be considered. Typically a coaching session is between 60 – 90 minutes long, and involves a facilitative conversation with the coach. The frequency of these sessions vary and is decided jointly between the coach and coachee (though typically sessions are usually held two to four weeks apart). Any notes taken will be for the benefit, and use of the coachee. The aim of each coaching session is to help the coachee move forward in the attainment of their goals. As such, a diverse range of issues can be discussed in a coaching session – from action planning for goals (work and personal), to working through interpersonal issues at work. It is anticipated that much of the ‘work’ that happens in coaching, occurs outside the coaching sessions as the coachee applies agreed actions between coaching sessions.
CAPOD is pleased to offer one-to-one confidential coaching sessions with a trained coach, for staff members of the University. For more information, or to register your interest please contact Erwin Lai on eahl@st-andrews.ac.uk.