EXECUTIVE COACHING 101: What makes a good Coaching Relationship?
For the coaching programme to deliver on its goal and objectives there must be a good relationship between the coach and the client (“coachee”). The elements of such a good relationship are: CONFIDENTIALITY: the client must be assured of confidentiality of the content of the Coaching Programme sessions. Giving feedback on the progress to the sponsor of the Coaching Programme is limited to the programme’s impact, the process, experience made, and its effectiveness in addressing the challenges identified. TRUST: the coach and the client must earn each other’s trust. This is the investment over time, but it is absolutely crucial since the coaching programme sessions agenda is never determined in advance. The coaching sessions belong to the client and the client determines the agenda. RESPECT: the coach and the client must have respect for each other. For example, if there is an arrangement to meet for the session or to deliver on certain aspects of the coaching programme, ...