June 30, 2005
What Is Coaching?
Coaching is a collaborative relationship between coach and client. It focuses on developing individual potential and accomplishing exceptional results through a process of discovery, goal setting, and strategic actions.
There are about 10,000 people in the world who call themselves coaches. And while there are many great coaches, the challenge for you is to find a coach who is certified and is the right fit for your style of learning, doing and being.
A coach can help you:
SMART Strategies' approach is collaborative - a co-active coaching style that involves the pro-active participation of you and your coach. SMART Coaching doesn't tell you what to do. We work together with you and clarify the specific issues, goals, or challenges to work on. This coaching style allows for momentum to build. It creates a special relationship between you and your coach - one that assists you to grow, to evolve and to be part of the creation and development of your tomorrows.
Once your coaching sessions begin, it can be magical. Don't get us wrong; it takes work. Growth can mean moving out of your comfort zone. And depending on your style, a SMART Coach will encourage, nudge or sometimes even challenge you in an area that isn't necessarily a walk on the beach. But the results can be incredible.
Coaching with a SMART Coach is unique for each individual. Your focus could be about creating better work habits, or developing a stronger sense of your business goals, or moving your business to the next level. It could be about personal development. Business or personal - it's your life. And making the SMART choice for your coach is a big step forward - a step toward success.



