Coaching means many things to many people. Often, what is referred to as “coaching” is not truly coaching; it’s actually counseling or feedback.
Understanding True Coaching vs. Common Misconceptions
For example, you may have heard or experienced a scenario where a manager says, “Let me give you some coaching around ABC,” and then explains to an employee why they failed to accomplish a task, followed by how ABC needs to be done.
More often than not, the recipient of this so-called “coaching” walks away disillusioned, deflated, and unmotivated by what they perceived as a coaching experience. Consequently, coaching can get a bad reputation as a cause of employee disengagement. So, what does a real coaching conversation look like in the workplace?
READ THE FULL ARTICLE BY MICHÈLE KLINE IN THE 2024 FALL EDITION OF GAMING & LEISURE MAGAZINE.