136 | COSERE Roles in Coaching “Probably my best quality as a coach is that I ask a lot of challenging questions and let the person come up with the answer.” - Phil Dixon The Coach A coach is someone who partners with individuals or groups to help them reach their full potential, achieve specific goals, or navigate through challenges. In various fields like sports, business, personal development, or life coaching, a coach serves as a supportive guide, using specialised skills and strategies to support and empower her/ his coachee. Here are some key characteristics and roles of a coach: 1. Guide and Facilitator: Coaches facilitate growth by guiding individuals through self-discovery, goal setting, and action planning. 2. Listener and Questioner: Coaches actively listen, ask powerful questions, and encourage reflection to help individuals gain insights and find their own solutions. 3. Supportive Partner: Coaches provide support, encouragement, and accountability while respecting the coachee’s autonomy and expertise. 4. Skill Developer: Coaches help in identifying and enhancing specific skills or competencies needed for personal or professional growth. 5. Goal-Oriented: Coaches work with clients to set and achieve specific, measurable, and time-bound goals. 6. Objective Perspective: Coaches offer an unbiased perspective, enabling individuals to see situations from different angles and make informed decisions. 7. Motivator: Coaches inspire and motivate their clients to overcome obstacles, stay focused, and maintain momentum toward their desired outcomes. Coaches can specialise in various areas, such as executive coaching, life coaching, career coaching, performance coaching, and more. The primary goal is to empower individuals or teams to maximize their potential, overcome challenges, and achieve their aspirations. The Coachee A coachee refers to an individual or a group receiving coaching services. She/ he is the one who is seeking guidance, support, and mentorship from a coach to achieve specific goals, navigate challenges, or enhance her/ his skills and performance. The term ‘coachee’ is often used in the context of coaching sessions or programs where individuals, whether in personal or professional capacities, engage with a coach to work on various aspects of their lives or careers.
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