Asking Questions is not Coaching
The ramifications of influential changes in the high-octane corporate enterprise are radical. Although the enterprise environment is subject to changes, the only constant is perseverance and coaching! Coaching in the business ecosystem isn’t new, but there is a whole gamut of misconceptions related to coaching. People think that anyone gives tips or advice is a coach. Individuals often misread the difference between mentors, coaches, and of course, leaders. In contrast, coaches don’t ask anything to do. They ask meaningful coaching questions that redirect people in a productive direction. Note that asking questions isn’t coaching, but asking the right questions and practicing reflective inquiry is. What is coaching? The word “coaching” means something different to everyone. For some, coaching is a way to escalate their professional prowess and tap into their real potential, while for others, coaching is just a set of instructions that dictate how certain tasks should b...