Coaching is a type of therapy that aims to bring out the best in each person, to enhance their self-esteem and motivation. Mr. Galván, a specialist in Psychology at the Madrid Institute of Psychology, explains what it consists of in the following article.
Coaching is a concept that arises in the world of sports, it is the trainer or coach who helps the athlete to get the best out of himself. It has been several years since coaching has moved into both the work and personal spheres.
Through the coach, the person discovers the strategies that will help him/her to improve. They receive guidance to discover and enhance their strengths and minimize their weaknesses. Coaching will help to unblock the mental barriers that are hindering the progression of the person in a given area, helping them to maximize their full potential and therefore achieve their set goals.
When to go to coaching to achieve goals
People who come to a coach do not have any psychological disorder. Therefore, it is advisable to go to a coach when you are well (i.e., you do not suffer from any illness or mental disorder), but you want to improve in some aspect. The main reason for consultation is to enhance a skill or achieve a goal.
Some concrete examples in which you could go to a psychologist coach are: Overcoming shyness, losing weight, quitting smoking, preparing mentally for a competitive examination, improving social relations, learning to speak in public, having better time management, etc.
What does coaching therapy or personal growth consist of?
A psychologist specialized in coaching uses psychology strategies to train the potentialities so that the person is able to reach the goals he/she intends to achieve. The coach will provide the patient with the necessary tools and mechanisms to achieve the change that will allow the achievement of these goals set from the beginning.
He/she will be in charge of guiding the person, exploring his/her attitudes, showing him/her the resources he/she has at his/her disposal and how these can become instruments for success.
Coaching to achieve one’s goals
Coaching works with people from a holistic perspective, bringing together different spheres of their lives, such as family, relationships, professional careers, etc.
The objective is to help the person to achieve his or her own goals. During this process, motivation will increase. The person will become aware of their own resources and capabilities, visualize their goals and take steps to achieve them. All these will generate pleasant sensations in the person that will revert in his self-esteem in a positive way.