Glossary

• Accountability

  The process of holding the client responsible for taking action and achieving their goals.

• Action Plan

  a set of specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals that the client will work towards during the coaching engagement.

• Assessment

  The process of gathering data and information to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

• Career Coaching

  A coaching approach that helps individuals to identify their career goals and develop a plan to achieve them.

• Client

  the executive or leader who receives coaching services.

• Coach

  A professional who provides guidance, support, and feedback to help individuals improve their skills, abilities, and performance.

• Coaching Agreement

  A written agreement between the coach and the client that outlines the scope of the coaching engagement, expectations, and confidentiality.

• Coaching Plan

  a customized plan that outlines the specific steps and activities the client will take to achieve their goals.

• Coaching Session

  A scheduled meeting between the coach and the client to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies for achieving the client’s goals.

• Communication Skills

  The ability to effectively convey ideas and information to others.

• Discovery Session

  an initial meeting between the coach and the client to determine if coaching is the right fit and to identify the client’s goals and needs.

• Executive Assessment

  The process of evaluating an executive’s skills, strengths, and areas for improvement.

• Executive Coaching

  a process that helps executives and leaders achieve their full potential by improving their skills, performance, and behavior.

• Executive Presence

  The ability to project confidence, competence, and authority in a professional setting.

• Feedback

  the information given to the client by the coach or others to help them improve their performance.

• Follow-up

  ongoing support provided by the coach after the coaching engagement has ended to ensure the client continues to make progress towards their goals.

• Goal Setting

  The process of defining specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that the client wants to achieve.

• Leadership Development

  A program that provides individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to become effective leaders.

• Performance Management

  The process of setting performance goals, evaluating progress, and providing feedback to employees.

• Reflection

  the process of thinking about and analyzing one’s own thoughts and behavior.

• Team Building

  The process of developing a high-performing team by improving communication, collaboration, and trust.