Coaching gives the individual an excellent opportunity to deal with people management issues that constantly challenge one’s resources and potential. It has the advantage of focusing entirely on the needs of the manager, offering feedback and an opportunity to examine one’s own interpersonal style and how this is effecting the team’s performance.
Coaching can be seen as a bridge between counselling and training. It offers the personalized quality of the counselling relationship while dealing with skill-related issues in a deeper way than would be possible in a group setting. As a manager or leader you can gain greater insight about yourself, your personality and your characteristics that help or hinder effective people management. Coaching helps you find valuable and effective ways of enhancing your performance with people The following are some issues that can be dealt with during coaching sessions: