BELFAST COACHING SUPPORT GROUP Facilitators: Laura Gabriela Mocanu INTRODUCTION TO LIFE COACHING

Page  2 WHAT COACHING IS NOT

Page  3 COACH FACILITATOR THERAPIST COUNSELLOR PSYCHOMETRICS YOU ASK QUESTIONS YOU GIVE ANSWERS FRIEND YOU have the experience EXPERT has the experience MENTOR TRAINER TEACHER MANAGER CONSULTANT

Page  4 THERAPY Treats or relieves a disorder Action not emphasised COUNSELLING Diagnose emotional problems and work on healing these wounds Looks at past to present CONSULTING Provides answers and solutions Problem/issue solving Usually experts in that field MENTORING Passes on advice of a person who has been there before Expert in his field TRAINING Instruction Teaches the client how to do something It is more a monologue than a dialogue TEACHING Develops thinking and capabilities How and what of an action COACHING

Page  5 COACHING IS NOT THERAPY

Page  6 Going somewhere ?  A therapist will explore what is stopping you driving your car.  A counsellor will listen to your anxieties about driving.  A mentor will advise and share tips from his experience of driving cars.  A consultant will offer solutions how you can drive the car.  A coach will ask you where you really want to go….

Page  7 WHAT IS COACHING?

Page  8 Dreams…

Page  9 The coaching process Change Need Relationship Learning (Coach and Client)

Page  10 The origins of coaching

Page  11 Definitions of COACHING  INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.  INTERNATIONAL COACH ACADEMY Coaching involves dialogue between a coach and a client with the aim of helping the client to obtain a fulfilling life. This is achieved by helping the client establish what is important to them and by clarifying values. With the client’s input the coach co-creates value based goals and a plan to achieve them. Through collaboration, the coach supports the client to achieve these goals.

Page  12 1 Types of coaching INTEGRAL COACHING CO-ACTIVE COACHING NLP COACHING POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY BEHAVIOURAL COACHING ONTOLOGICAL COACHING SCENE

Page  13 Co-active coaching

Page  14 Co-active coaching

Page  15 What skills does a coach need ?

Patient Detached Supportive Interested Good listener Perceptive Aware Self-aware Attentive Retentive (technical expertise knowledge credibility authority ) SCENE

How coaching works…

Page  18 Who needs a Life Coach ?? “I’m fed up with the same old – same old … I want to explore a new version of myself.” “I’m not being selfish – but I really want my life to matter…” “I don’t want to grow old and boring – I want to begin experiencing the best side of life…” “Right now a lot of things confuse me – I would really like more clarity and direction…” “I don’t like my current role in work – I want to challenge myself and expand my vision…” “I’m fed up with the same old – same old … I want to explore a new version of myself.” “I’m not being selfish – but I really want my life to matter…” “I don’t want to grow old and boring – I want to begin experiencing the best side of life…” “Right now a lot of things confuse me – I would really like more clarity and direction…” “I don’t like my current role in work – I want to challenge myself and expand my vision…”

Page  19 Benefits of Coaching  Self-awareness – in any and all areas of life  Self-esteem  Clarity  Increasing choice  Self-determination (inner strength)  A clear honest picture of your strengths and non-strengths  Alignment in values – goals – aspirations  Increased ability to take action when necessary  Expansion in your horizon  Seeing and maximising opportunities in everyday life

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