What is coaching?

Coaching challenges the client to be conscious of his/her behaviours. It is a very effective method of changing behaviours and accomplishing specific goals. It focuses on specific development needs or on enhancing individual skills. Through goal setting & action planning, the client experiences fresh perspectives on personal challenges and opportunities, enhances his/her decision-making skills, performs greater interpersonal effectiveness, and increases his/her confidence in carrying out their work roles. As the client engages with new learning, we ask him/her to listen to their emotions and look at their attitudes, beliefs and values. The client can expect to see appreciable results in the areas of productivity and personal satisfaction.

Why choose coaching as a development option?

Change is difficult, a one-to-one approach ensures support and motivation for efforts;
Sessions are short, usually one hour, and time is one hundred percent dedicated to the client in a confidential environment;
Learning is flexible and the client can schedule sessions according to his/her needs;
Time gaps between sessions give the client a chance to practice and consolidate new approaches;
High relevancy and low time commitment make it an extremely cost effective approach;
Goal setting & action planning provides long lasting and meaningful change;
Allows the executive to reach potential and achieve greater success in professional life;
Improves leadership skills;
Improves performance
Improves interpersonal & communication skills

What are the benefits of coaching to the organisation

Compliments standard training;
Targets specific needs in timely manner;
Allows the executive to try out different things in a risk-free environment;
Gives the executive time to strategise in an objective environment;
Improves results.

What areas are covered in coaching?

Whilst LDC can provide coaching on a needs basis for any management related issue, there are certain areas that are particularly popular:

Strategic Planning;
Managing your career internally/externally;
36O degree feedback;
Time, pressure and stress management;
Managing performance;
Developing your people;
Enhancing communications with your employees;
Influencing skills;
Public speaking & presenting.

What is the role of the coach?

To listen and observe behavioural patterns that contributes to, or impedes, the client's intended outcomes;
To help the client gain insights and new perspectives by offering candid, constructive feedback;
To work with the client to identify the specific competencies required for success in their organisation, and to define short and long-term business, management, and behavioural goals;
To link competencies and goals to the organisation's strategic business plans and to the client’s own personal long-term career objectives, where applicable;
Once goals are set, to assist the client in developing detailed plans;
To monitor plans with the client and to support and challenge the client in identifying a variety of approaches to accomplish the specified desired outcomes.