TMCH - The Management Coach House

Decisions to make - actions to take Coaching has different meanings for executives depending upon their previous experience and the latest fashion in the use of language. Described by reference to sporting analogies, the boundaries between training, coaching and counselling are often indistinct. We focus on coaching - a defined activity whose purpose is to improve the performance and learning of an individual in an organisational context. To achieve agreed results we work with both corporate and private clients, catering for individuals, groups or teams. Our approach to executive coaching is focused upon people achieving results through their own efforts, and through the efforts of others who they have to lead, guide, support, persuade or influence. Our coaching therefore focuses on decisions, actions and behaviour. We work with clients to: • Identify attainable goals • Embed these within a realistic personal and organisational context • Describe and explore opportunities and possible problems • Guide and support them towards achieving these goals Our work as coaches is professionally supervised, and our network of professionals allows us to refer clients should we jointly agree that their needs require additional or differing skills. Our Executive Coaching The boundaries between instruction, training, counselling and mentoring are often indistinct. We focus on developing learning strategies for individuals and groups to accelerate the achievement of business results. Our coaching process is based on a number of characteristics: • The client sets the agenda and objectives • We help maintain their attention on this agenda • The coaching engagement will have a specific end point • We do not agree to open-ended contracts • Coaching itself does not improve performance • We support the client in deciding the actions to take • Internal coaches and external coaches are different • We ensure that we work synergistically in our more proscribed role • All discussions are absolutely confidential • We provide clear written and oral feedback to the client and encourage them to maintain action notes • We plan regular coaching sessions, supported by telephone or email discussions. • We commit to an agreed purpose in the coaching, we expect the client to do the same.