As taken from the ICF Website "Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. Coaching is always in service of the client and focuses on what s/he wants to achieve. Coaching is a very powerful, on-going, collaborative partnership, designed specifically to assist others in achieving their goals. Each client is acknowledged as the 'expert' in their own life and work; therefore every coaching partnership is customized to meet the precise needs of the individual client.”
What are the benefits of professional coaching?Professional Coaching improves work and life balance, relationships, communication skills, and self awareness. This is accomplished through a systematic, consistent and successful coaching process.
The benefits for organizations include: increased employee retention, engagement, productivity and performance. Coaching is a proven method for supporting high performing employees and helping them to reach that next level in the organization. Coaching focuses on increased leadership capacity and how to enhance a person’s natural strengths.
Generally speaking no, most coaching takes place over the telephone. However, this again is based on the engagement. Though it may seem unusual in the beginning to receive coaching via the telephone, it works well for several reasons. Phone sessions provide more flexibility for clients who already have hectic schedules but are committed to achieving their goals. Some clients also greatly appreciate the feeling of anonymity working over the phone provides, making it easier for them to speak candidly.
What about confidentiality?Confidentiality is an integral part of any coaching relationship, without it there is no integrity in the process, or the profession. It is understood that all client/corporate information is completely confidential. As a member coach, I adhere to the International Coach Federation (ICF) Standards of Conduct and Ethical Guidelines.
What is Six Sigma?As stated by the ISSSP: “Six Sigma at many organizations simply means a measure of quality that strives for near perfection. Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-driving approach and methodology for eliminating defects (driving towards six standard deviations between the mean and the nearest specification limit) in any process -- from manufacturing to transactional and from product to service.
The statistical representation of Sigma describes quantitatively how a process is performing. To achieve Six Sigma, a process must not produce more than 3.4 defects per million opportunities.
The fundamental objective of the Six Sigma methodology is the implementation of a measurement-based strategy that focuses on process improvement and variation reduction through the application of Six Sigma improvement projects. This is accomplished through the use of Six Sigma sub-methodologies: DMAIC and DMADV. The Six Sigma DMAIC process (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) is an improvement system for existing processes falling below specification and looking for incremental improvement. The Six Sigma DMADV process (define, measure, analyze, design, verify) is an improvement system used to develop new processes or products at Six Sigma quality levels. It can also be employed if a current process requires more than just incremental improvement. Both Six Sigma processes are executed by Six Sigma Green Belts and Six Sigma Black Belts, and are overseen by Six Sigma Master Black Belts.”