Coaching Fundamentals
Coaching Defined
Coaching is a process that encourages critical thinking and developing insight to inspire you to maximize your potential.
What to Expect from Your Coach
Your coach doesn't need to be an expert in your area of business or a particular activity to help you make progress. But you should expect your coach to conduct business in a professional manner.
Trained coaches adhere to a strict set of ethical guidelines while being partners who help clients achieve results, improve performance and enhance the quality of their lives. At R. Alliance that means:
- Listening, observing and asking you powerful questions
- Helping you create your own solutions and strategies
- Supporting you as you enhance your skills, resources, and creativity

What R. Alliance Expects from You
Coaching is a partnership so if you are considering using a coach you need to be prepared to actively participate in the process. Your role includes:
- Setting the goal or objective for working together
- Defining the direction and agenda for a discussion
- Working to identify personal insights
- Recognizing your feelings, behaviors and reactions
- Completing tasks on your development plan
- Having honest and authentic conversations


