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Coaches are able to provide their clients with confidence that they themselves have the capability to solve their own problems. In order for people to be able to understand that they are the best people to make their goals become reality they have to be convinced that their decisions are valid. Being able to talk issues through with someone who is non-judgmental can be a helpful tool in providing clarity to leaders. Coaches should refrain from making judgmental statements when working with clients but instead focus on talking through issues with the client.

Coaching is helpful to both the individual and organization. Coaching helps individuals determine goals and deadlines. The benefits to the individual are that with goals, productivity increases and with deadlines, people are able to focus on what needs to be accomplished which again, increases productivity. The coach can help employees create a better work/life balance which leads to happier employees. Periodic support and feedback provides the coachee with regular self-assessment tools that will promote flexibility and adaptability. When the organization is willing to invest in employees in this way, employee retention increases and skillful and talented people are attracted to the organization.

From an organizational standpoint, coaching, as mentioned above, creates happier employees which will increase productivity. This happiness and self-awareness will produce better relationships with organizational partners and customers positively impacting strategy. Coaching improves the perception that leaders and managers are interested in employees and their personal growth which means they will work harder for the organization.

In my organization, I think the impact would be substantial. There are many who do not feel as though their opinion matter and they show up, do their jobs, and go home. Coaching would provide motivation to these employees so that their ideas and opinions can be heard. It may also impact employees to seek further knowledge and responsibility within the organization.

For me, it would be helpful to have someone to talk through issues with. Coaches asking probative questions would provide me with the opportunity to analyze issues form different perspectives. I would also hope that the coach would provide useful feedback that allows me to grow and pursue help for areas of weakness.

For my organization, I only see benefits. There are many people here who are tied to their desks the entire day and need someone to point out their strengths and encourage them to form personal goals for themselves. When you invest in your employees, they will invest in you creating a win-win situation for employee and organization.

References: Obolensky, N. (2012). Complex adaptive leadership, embracing paradox and uncertainty. Gower Publishing Company.

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