Coaching
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Optimization of human potentials is the goal
Coaching is development, increase in performance and change – all in one
Performance
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Coaching is increase in performance in a specific field
Development
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Increase in performance equals development
Change
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Increase / development equals change of state.
Coach is responsible for the process
Participants of the process
The client is called „Coachee“
The professional engaged by the Coachee is called „Coach“
The relationship
There is no hierarchical structure between the Coach & the Coachee
The role of the coach
Coach is not…
A leader in performance increase
A role model for development
An advisor of change
The role of the coachee
Coachee should be…
open-minded
willing to work within the coaching framework
Willing to work on him-/herself
Coachee is responsible for optimization of own potentials
Coach
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Coach is not the leader
Coach is not responsible for the outcome of the coaching relationship
Coach provides framework
Coachee
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Coachee receives framework
Coachee develops own solutions
Coachee uses solutions for achievement of self defined goals
Coaching impacts psychological measures of self-perception
Coachee
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Positive effects on perceived self-efficacy
Self-efficacy = perceived certainty of positive influence of own actions on outcomes
“I feel, that if i give everything, i will achieve my goals“
Positive effects on locus of control
Locus of control = perceived general feeling to have control over the outcome of one’s action.
“I feel, that my action have impact on my goal achievement“
Coaching-process is hand- and tailor-made
Coach
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Everybody is different
Coaching should adapt to individuality
coaching = hand- & tailor-made
Individual adaption leads to higher efficiency
Coachee determines content
The individual needs of the Coachee impact the process
Main coaching techniques
Individuality of the process is ensured by proactive listening and questions
Coaching as a framework for personal development
What is coaching?
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Definition
Deriving from the definitions above, one might say, that coaching provides a framework for personal development. Personal development is defined as “an activity to improve awarness […] develop talents and potential, build human capital […] enhance quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations”
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