Coaching is a process where a trained professional supports individuals in identifying their personal and professional goals by making positive changes in various aspects of their life such as career, relationships, and health and wellbeing. It allows individuals to take ownership of their growth by setting clear goals and identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Unlike therapy or counselling, which often focuses on past issues and mental health challenges, coaching is typically future-oriented and goal-driven. It is about taking action, building confidence, and creating a clear plan for moving forward. Coaching can be used as a development tool in the workplace when an employee requires support for their personal and/or professional development, or if there is a requirement for performance improvement. Examples include the following:
- Career: Identifying career goals, developing skills, and making career transitions following redundancy
- Relationships: Improving communication, building stronger relationships, and resolving conflicts
- Health & Wellbeing: Setting health goals, developing healthy habits, and improving overall wellbeing
- Personal Development: Identifying strengths and weaknesses, building self-confidence, and achieving personal growth
Coaching offers motivational support, helping employees overcome obstacles, build resilience, and maintain a positive mindset. Together with their coach, employees can create actionable steps and strategies to tackle challenges, make decisions, and help them achieve their goals. There are also numerous other benefits such as:
- Increased job satisfaction and motivation
- Improved morale and employee loyalty
- Improved performance and productivity
- Better retention rates
- Enhanced leadership skills and problem-solving / decision-making
- Fosters a stronger culture
- Cost-effective investment to improve your organisation’s bottom line
Putting your people first is important to every aspect of HR and that’s why EML offer specialist services in coaching. Our very own coaching expert Joanne Mills is a certified life coach with over 20 years’ experience of working in people management. Jo is passionate about supporting our clients to successfully help employees and organisations achieve personal and professional goals.
Jo is an accredited DiSC® practitioner, a practice used to help interpret, communicate and understand people’s personalities and behaviour in the workplace through statistical analysis of graph combinations. She is also an accredited Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, another coaching tool used to change behaviour and beliefs. Jo uses her skills and expertise to listen, ask insightful questions, and provide guidance and support, empowering employees to take action and make positive changes.
Having stronger teams within your organisation can make a huge impact on growth and success. Help your employees achieve their goals and unlock their potential by investing in coaching. Get in touch on 01942 727200 or email enquiries@employeemanagement.co.uk for a no obligation chat to discuss your requirements.