Coaching has emerged on the job market as career of the future (Knight, 2009). Studies are demonstrate people that receive coaching are more productive, report better work-life balance and report higher scores in all measured areas of performance (Knight, 2009).  Several research studies revealed that schools that added coaching to their staff development have significantly increased student test scores, improved collaboration between staff members, and enhanced critical thinking skills among participants and reports of overall improved well being of teachers (Knight, 2009).

              Research also has concluded to be an effective coach, requires a commitment of continued education on the part of the coach (Knight, 2009). Effective coaches must be able to act as peers and encouragers (Knight, 2009). The coach’s job is to help a person to identify, develop and use gifts the person already has within (Knight, 2009). Areas of trauma that an individual may need help with, must be dealt with by a professional counselor prior to coaching, for the person to gain the greatest amount of benefit from the coaching process (Collins, 2009). The coach must also allow adequate uninterrupted time to devote to the individual being coached (Knight, 2009). Successful coaches lead by example (Knight, 2009).

References

Collins, G. (2009). Christian coaching (2nd ed.). United States of America:

     Colorado Springs, CO; NavPress

 

Knight, J. (2009). Coaching. Journal of Staff Development, 30(1), 18-20,22,78. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/211508385?accountid=12085