Coaching is a collaborative and goal-oriented process that helps individuals achieve their personal and professional aspirations. It involves exploring strengths, setting goals, and developing strategies to overcome obstacles and reach one’s full potential.
Coaching is for anyone looking to make meaningful changes in their life. At Advantedge Coaching Ltd, we specialize in empowering women and ethnic minorities to navigate challenges, unlock their potential, and achieve their goals.
Coaching and mentoring are both valuable, but they serve different purposes.
Coaching is a co-creative and co-active process focused on achieving specific goals and personal growth. It’s collaborative and client-driven, with the coach guiding the individual through self-discovery and problem-solving.
Mentoring, on the other hand, involves a more experienced person (the mentor) providing advice, sharing knowledge, and offering support based on their own experience. It’s often more directive and can include career guidance, professional development, and networking opportunities.
Our coaching sessions provide a reflective and safe space to explore, challenge, create, and envision a new you. You can expect an environment of trust and confidentiality, where we work together to achieve your goals through personalized and interactive sessions.
- Discovery Call: We start with a discovery call to understand your goals and challenges.
- Contracting: We establish a coaching agreement outlining our goals, expectations, and session structure.
- Coaching & Support: We hold regular coaching sessions, exploring strengths, developing strategies, and providing continuous support.
- Closing: We reflect on progress, celebrate achievements, and discuss ways to maintain growth independently.
At Advantedge Coaching Ltd, we utilize the ICF Core Competencies and the Co-Active Coach framework to guide our coaching practice. This ensures a comprehensive and impactful approach to your personal and professional growth.
Typically, coaching sessions last between 60 to 90 minutes. The duration can be tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.
The frequency of coaching sessions depends on your individual needs and goals. Generally, sessions are held weekly or fortnightly to maintain momentum and ensure continuous progress.
Yes, confidentiality is a core principle of our coaching practice. You can expect a safe and private environment where your personal information and discussions are protected.
The ICF Core Competencies provide a globally recognized standard for coaching excellence. They ensure that our coaching practices are ethical, effective, and impactful.
The Co-Active Coaching framework complements this by focusing on the whole person, not just the problem. It emphasizes the importance of exploring all aspects of a client’s life, fostering a deeper level of self-awareness and transformation.
- Co-Active: This principle emphasizes the importance of a collaborative relationship between the coach and the client. Both parties actively participate in the coaching process, creating a dynamic and engaging environment that fosters growth and change.
- Co-Creative: This principle focuses on the shared responsibility of the coach and client to co-create the coaching experience. It encourages creativity and innovation, allowing clients to explore new perspectives and solutions.
- Co-Power: This principle highlights the importance of empowering clients to take ownership of their journey. The coach supports and guides, but the client is ultimately responsible for their decisions and actions, leading to greater self-confidence and autonomy.
These principles are crucial in coaching because they ensure that the client is fully engaged, empowered, and accountable, leading to more effective and lasting change.
Coaching the whole person ensures that we address all aspects of your life, not just isolated issues. This holistic approach leads to more sustainable and meaningful change, as it considers your overall well-being and long-term goals. By exploring your values, beliefs, and aspirations, we can create a more comprehensive and effective coaching plan that empowers you to achieve true fulfillment.