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.