Why use Coaching?

Coaching is now recognised internationally by world leaders as a progressive and neccesary culture
Coaching is widely considered essential to the survival and growth of business as employees shift from loyalty based employment towards organisations that differentiate themselves in the marketplace by offering a preferred culture
Employees are looking for organisations that provide an environment that supports their professional and personal development along with conditions that are in alignment with individual personal values.
Employees feel valued, gain higher degrees of personal satisfaction, have better relationships with their managers and operate at a level closer to their potential.

Increased staff rentention
Coaching is one of the most effective ways of improving performance and fast track learning.
70% of the top 200 businesses in Australia use coaching because they know it gets results.
58% of senior and mid- level managers have worked for managers with poor coaching skills. (86% of these reported they wanted to leave as a result.(War for Talent Survey, McKinsey)

My current role is HR Manager for a regional credit union. I have always struggled with the hard conversations both in my personal life and with staff. As part of my personal/professional development I decided that coaching would be a good way to enhance my communication skills.

I commenced a 12 week Coaching Program with Coaching Professionals in February 2012 with Sue Montgomery as my Coach. This has been one of the most rewarding journeys that I have been on in relation to my self development.

At first I was sceptical, as I have a soft nature and always assumed that I did not have the personality to deal with more difficult situations. Ten weeks on and I now believe that I have become more structured in my appoach.

Coaching has taught me that I dont have to save everyone, that I can help more by guiding others to make the decision that is right for them.

I have even had others comment that they have noticed a difference in my approach to conversations.

My goal at the beginning of my coaching was to be structured and honest in my communication. I know that I have achieved this and continue to grow in confidence.

Karen Roods
HR Manager
Holiday Coast Credit Union