Coaching Styles

There are a number of different coaching styles. Life coaching is realtively new but the idea of a life coach is taken from sports coaches. If you are looking for information helping you understand exactly what a Life Coach does then read on.

Perhaps you are thinking about hiring a life coach? Well the best way to understand coaching styles is look at this list of the three main types of coaching:

For this list we use the UKA (UK Althletics) definitions.

These are the three main things coaches do:

1. They tell - this involves giving instruction and explanation.
2. They show - this involves demonstration 
3. They involve - this method of coaching promotes self discovery and understanding and involves the use of questions to get the client to reflect, think and come up with his or her own thoughts and solutions.
   

Modern Life Coaches normally use the third coaching style, that is the one where they involve. The coach asks probing questions that make the client think for himself and consider his own solutions. The coach guides the client but never tells him what he should do.

Occasionally this style of coaching may allow the coach to suggest possible courses of action or a different way of thinking but only so the client may benefit from having another viewpoint. Any suggestions are meant to be considered and it is for him to decide whether the idea or action would be suitable in his situation. A good coach should also never lead the client into certain decisions. This coaching style gives responsibility to the client and seeks to empower him.

I am Karl Perera and my methods are as outlined above. Please click below to find out more about how I can help you today: 

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