What is professional coaching?
Professional coaching is a structured engagement focused on concrete work-related goals: taking on a new role, leadership, management, communication, decision-making. Unlike a consultant, a coach doesn't hand over ready-made solutions — they help you mobilise your own resources. Its effectiveness is documented in studies by the ICF, PwC and the University of Manchester.
How does an engagement work?
It starts with defining objectives, sometimes in a three-way setup (coachee, coach, employer), then runs over 6 to 10 sessions across several months, online or in person, with check-ins and a final review.
Frequently asked questions
- Several studies (ICF, PwC, Manchester) document a positive return on investment for engagement, performance and decision-making — provided there is a strong coaching alliance and clear objectives.
- A consultant recommends solutions; a coach helps you find your own and take action.