When to use coaching

In coaching the emphasis is on the future, on moving forward with skills development or personal goals and well-being. It is a process of facilitating change and does not require a coach's specific expertise or experience in the coachee's field or area of concern.

Typical situations where coaching is particularly useful include:

• supporting change and development activities
• those wanting to develop more effective working relationships
• those wanting to develop their performance or skills
• those new to higher education
• those transitioning into a new role
• those considering their future direction

The coaching is not there to replace support and guidance from a line manager, but to offer an additional mechanism where one-to-one confidential coaching can be provided and supported by the direct line manager back in the workplace.

See Should I apply for coaching or mentoring? for further guidance on what development approach will best support you.