Coaching and Mentoring: What’s the Difference?
I’ve discovered that some people use these terms interchangeably. Both are helping relationships focused on helping a person (or team) thrive.
I’ve discovered that some people use these terms interchangeably. Both are helping relationships focused on helping a person (or team) thrive.
There is no doubt that both the workplace and workforce are changing, and companies, leaders, and employees need to adapt.
A curated list related to coaching organized in categories: development, change, skills, executive coaching, group and teams, practice, and management.
Coaching is a discovery process that involves learning, shifting mindsets and behaviors, and achieving goals. Mutual learning enables coaching.
There are many factors to consider when determining if someone is ready for coaching. The person must be open to feedback, be willing to change, and be willing to trust the coaching process.
Manager-coaches are persons to whom others report and who use coaching skills with individuals and teams who report to them.
How do you engage and empower team members? I’d love to hear your experiences, and possibly share your stories in The Manager’s Guide to Coaching for Change.
Coaching conversations are not chit-chat. They have purpose and focus. Here are some tips to help you be your best, and provide the best support.
Some of my favorites include books related to Appreciative Inquiry, change, coaching practices and skills, Gestalt approach, helping relationships, human development, and interpersonal relationships.
Meeting with a potential coaching client can prompt excitement, anxiety, even fear. Here are suggestions to help you prepare for and conduct these meetings.