What is coaching?

Coaching is a thought-provoking and creative process that allows for dedicated time to focus on you and your development.

It’s a conversation where your coach holds a space to allow you to do your best thinking. Your coach will use observation, questioning, listening and feedback to provide insights for dealing with situations; giving encouragement and building confidence.

Coaching can help you to:

  • Better understand your strengths and develop your leadership skills
  • Achieve a greater sense of clarity and direction
  • Improve personal performance and experience a greater sense of wellbeing

Watch a short presentation explaining more about what coaching can offer:

Digital Coaching Introduction on YouTube

Our coaching offering

At the University of Edinburgh we offer two main types of coaching:

  • Digital Coaching for Managers and Leaders (standard offer up to five coaching sessions)

  • Digital Coaching for Parental Returners - Coaching to support your transition back to work after Maternity Leave, Shared Parental Leave or Adoption/Surrogacy Leave (standard offer up to four coaching sessions)

 

Who can benefit from coaching?

All staff can benefit from coaching. Coaching is particularly useful for those in management or senior leadership roles as it can help to strengthen your leadership skills. Ultimately coaching is there to support you, and this in turn helps you to support your team.

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