What is coaching? Definition, practice, tips & tools

What is Coaching? The definition

Coaching is a process or form of development in which an experienced person supports a student in achieving a specific professional or personal goal through training and guidance.

Coaching is different from mentoring, therapy, teaching or training, which focus on a general goal. It is applied in education, healthcare and business, among others.

A good coach has a set of strong communication skills such as listening, asking questions and clarifying. They are also good at taking on different roles and forms, such as appreciative or positive coaching.

An often recurring aspect is reflection. Various models and tools are available to support reflection: John’s Model of Reflection (MSR), the Brookfield Model of Reflection and the John Driscoll Model of Reflection. The basic principles for effective leadership coaching are contained in the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) theory.

Management

PRACTICE Coaching Model

July 7th, 2021

This article provides a practical explanation of the PRACTICE coaching model. After reading it you will understand the basics of this powerful management tool. What is the PRACTICE coaching model? The PRACTICE coaching model is a combination of…

Personal Development

Reflective Learning

June 24th, 2021

In this article you will find a practical explanation of the concept of Reflective Learning. After reading, you will understand this method for personal development. Introduction to Reflective Learning Before going deeper into the topic, it is necessary…

Leadership

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

March 12th, 2021

This article explains the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, developed by Stephen Covey in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful personal development tool. What are the 7 Habits of Highly…

Management

CLEAR Coaching Model by Peter Hawkins

March 7th, 2021

This article provides a practical explanation of the CLEAR coaching model. After reading you’ll understand the basics of this powerful management and coaching tool. This article also contains a downloadable and editable CLEAR Coaching Model template. What is the CLEAR…

Management

Transformational Coaching

February 17th, 2021

In this article you will find a practical explanation of Transformational Coaching. After reading, you will understand the basic concepts of this powerful tool for personal development in your professional and personal life. What is Transformational Coaching? Transformational Coaching…

Management

ACHIEVE Coaching Model

January 7th, 2021

In this article you will find a practical explanation of the ACHIEVE Coaching Model. After reading, you will understand this powerful method of goal setting and problem solving that offers 7 steps to achieve organizational goals. What is the ACHIEVE…

Management

STEPPA Coaching Model

January 5th, 2021

This article contains a practical explanation of the STEPPA Coaching Model. After reading, you will understand the basic concepts of this coaching model in which the importance of emotions to achieve new objectives is the basis. This model is also…

Psychology

Cognitive Restructuring (CR)

December 15th, 2020

This article explains Cognitive Restructuring (CR) in a practical way. After reading it, you will understand the basics of this powerful stress management tool. This article also contains a downloadable and editable Cognitive Restructuring Worksheet. What is Cognitive Restructuring?…

Personal Development

Boud Reflection Model

December 4th, 2020

This article explains the Boud et al Reflection Model, also called Reflection of Learning, in a practical way. After reading, you will understand the basic concepts of this powerful reflective cycle learning tool for professionals who wish to self-assess. What…