Frequently Asked Questions
What is coaching?
Everyone want to know how they can be better, how can they improve and be the best they can be. Coaching is the answer. Coaching is not telling people what to do; it is helping them clarify and control their life. It is helping them evaluate what they are doing now in their life in the light of their goals, dreams, values and intentions. It gives them new choices and leads to change. Coaching helps a person go beyond the mental blocks of what they thought was possible.
How is coaching different to therapy and counseling?
Therapy and counselling often seek to understand the past and what went wrong in order to be better in the present. Coaching focuses on the present and future. A coach may work with a client who wants help them make their lives even better. They want to move towards desired goals.
What are the different types of coaching Michelle offers?
Life coaching-
Deals with the client’s life in all its dimensions – personal and professional, health and relationships. Often life coaches will help a client in their work, because work is an important part of life, but their focus is not wholly on work.
Career coaching-
Specialises in coaching people who want to find a job, change career, or get back into the job market after a break from work.
Executive Coaching-
Coaching for top-level management to improve strategic decision-making and leadership.
Business coaching-
Coach people in their work on professional issues. They often work with managers inside a company and may also coach teams.
Team Coaching-
Helping teams to give their best, helping them to work smoothly and effectively.
Who hires a coach?
Everyone and anyone. Organisations hire coaches to improve teamwork, to coach executives and help managers. Individuals hire coaches to improve their life, their relationships, and their general happiness.