If you work in HR or training and development, then you won’t have been able to escape all the information about coaching. I was first introduced to the concept of coaching in the late 1980s, when it was relatively new to the UK market. And, being an open-minded, eager-to-learn-and-develop HR and training manager, I fully embraced the learning arena – a tennis court in fact! When we talk of coaching it is often sports coaches that come to mind. Coaching adds value in many aspects of our professional and indeed personal lives, but there is a growing confusion among clients and businesses about what coaching actually is or, for that matter, is not.

Now, isn’t it great to have friends who share your passion for making a difference to others? It was while chatting to one of those friends about what makes an effective coach that he challenged me to identify what coaching was not about. There have been so many articles espousing the benefits of coaching, so here is an alternative look at the subject. This article attempts to dispel some myths and add some clarity. ...

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