What's a "Coaching Culture"?

What’s a “Coaching Culture”?


Posted on April 3, 2012 by Richard Andrews - Executive Coach and Coach Supervisor


I strongly believe that leaders and organisations would benefit massively if coaching was adopted much more widely as a management style, but I’m hearing more and more people talking about “embedding a coaching culture”. Sounds good, but what do they mean?


Without questioning the idea that a culture can somehow be “embedded” in an organisation, rather than flowing from its people, what exactly is meant by a “coaching culture”?


Hardingham (2004) suggests a coaching culture is “A culture where people coach each other all the time as a natural part of meetings, reviews and one to one discussions of all kinds”. ( Link to Hardingham’s book )


Hmm, I think I understand what she’s driving at, but “all the time” – really? I believe that leaders (not to mention many others) need a range of styles, as Goleman (2000) argues. ( Link to Goleman’s article )


Others ascribe great powers to a coaching culture; Crane states: “In a COACHING CULTURE, all members of the culture fearlessly engage in candid, respectful coaching conversations, unrestricted by reporting relationships, about how they can improve their working relationships and individual and collective work performance. All have learned to value and effectively use feedback as a powerful learning tool to produce personal and professional development, high-trust working relationships, continually-improving job performance, and ever-increasing customer satisfaction.” ( Link to Crane’s site )


Wow! Let’s be honest here; I’m a massive fan of coaching, but I have to use a lot of imagination to believe that it can do all of these things. Quite apart from anything else, there must be a limit to how much job performance and customer satisfaction can continue to improve – it can’t go on for ever!


I do like this less evangelical definition offered by Yates: “An organisation with a coaching culture can be described as one which adopts coaching practices as an integral way of managing and developing people. It recognises the value of using a coaching approach to grow and develop its people in order to grow and develop the organisation itself.” ( Link to Yates’ site )


She acknowledges the value of coaching, but she does appear to allow the existence of other ways of managing and developing people. This to me is a better reflection of real life for people working in organisations; yes, a coaching approach can substantially benefit individuals and their organisations, but there is space for other approaches, depending on the circumstances.


OK – I’ve got that off my chest now. In future entries, I’ll discuss how coaching can be encouraged and nurtured in organisations, so that its undoubted benefits can be realised.


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10 Habits of Remarkably Charismatic People

Charisma isn't something you have. It's something you earn. Here's how.

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Some people instantly make us feel important. Some people instantly make us feel special. Some people light up a room just by walking in.

We can't always define it, but some people have it: They're naturally charismatic.

Unfortunately, natural charisma quickly loses its impact. Familiarity breeds, well, familiarity.

But some people are remarkably charismatic: They build and maintain great relationships, consistently influence (in a good way) the people around them, consistently make people feel better about themselves--they're the kind of people everyone wants to be around...and wants to be.

Fortunately we can, because being remarkably charismatic isn't about our level of success or our presentation skills or how we dress or the image we project--it's about what we do.

Here are the 10 habits of remarkably charismatic people:

1. They listen way more than they talk.

Ask questions. Maintain eye contact. Smile. Frown. Nod. Respond--not so much verbally, but nonverbally.

That's all it takes to show the other person they're important.

Then when you do speak, don't offer advice unless you're asked. Listening shows you care a lot more than offering advice, because when you offer advice in most cases you make the conversation about you, not them.

Don't believe me? Who is "Here's what I would do..." about: you or the other person?

Only speak when you have something important to say--and always define importantas what matters to the other person, not to you.

2. They don't practice selective hearing.

Some people--I guarantee you know people like this--are incapable of hearing anything said by the people they feel are somehow beneath them.

Sure, you speak to them, but that particular falling tree doesn't make a sound in the forest, because there's no one actually listening.

Remarkably charismatic people listen closely to everyone, and they make all of us, regardless of our position or social status or "level," feel like we have something in common with them.

Because we do: We're all people.

3. They put their stuff away.

Don't check your phone. Don't glance at your monitor. Don't focus on anything else, even for a moment.

You can never connect with others if you're busy connecting with your stuff, too.

Give the gift of your full attention. That's a gift few people give. That gift alone will make others want to be around you and remember you.

4. They give before they receive--and often they never receive.

Never think about what you can get. Focus on what you can provide. Giving is the only way to establish a real connection and relationship.

Focus, even in part and even for a moment, on what you can get out of the other person, and you show that the only person who really matters is you.

5. They don't act self-important…

The only people who are impressed by your stuffy, pretentious, self-important self are other stuffy, pretentious, self-important people.

The rest of us aren't impressed. We're irritated, put off, and uncomfortable.

And we hate when you walk in the room.

6. …Because they realize other people are more important.

You already know what you know. You know your opinions. You know your perspectives and points of view.

That stuff isn't important, because it's already yours. You can't learn anything from yourself.

But you don't know what other people know, and everyone, no matter who they are, knows things you don't know.

That makes them a lot more important than you--because they're people you can learn from.

7. They shine the spotlight on others.

No one receives enough praise. No one. Tell people what they did well.

Wait, you say you don't know what they did well?

Shame on you--it's your job to know. It's your job to find out ahead of time.

Not only will people appreciate your praise, they'll appreciate the fact you care enough to pay attention to what they're doing.

Then they'll feel a little more accomplished and a lot more important.

8. They choose their words.

The words you use impact the attitude of others.

For example, you don't have to go to a meeting; you get to go meet with other people. You don't have to create a presentation for a new client; you get to share cool stuff with other people. You don't have to go to the gym; you get to work out and improve your health and fitness.

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You don't have to interview job candidates; you get to select a great person to join your team.

We all want to associate with happy, enthusiastic, fulfilled people. The words you choose can help other people feel better about themselves--and make you feel better about yourself, too.

9. They don't discuss the failings of others...

Granted, we all like hearing a little gossip. We all like hearing a little dirt.

The problem is, we don't necessarily like--and we definitely don't respect--the people who dish that dirt.

Don't laugh at other people. When you do, the people around you wonder if you sometimes laugh at them.

10. ...But they readily admit their failings.

Incredibly successful people are often assumed to have charisma simply because they're successful. Their success seems to create a halo effect, almost like a glow.

Keyword is seem.

You don't have to be incredibly successful to be remarkably charismatic. Scratch the shiny surface, and many successful people have all the charisma of a rock.

But you do have to be incredibly genuine to be remarkably charismatic.

Be humble. Share your screwups. Admit your mistakes. Be the cautionary tale. And laugh at yourself.

While you should never laugh at other people, you should always laugh at yourself.

People won't laugh at you. People will laugh laugh with you.

They'll like you better for it--and they'll want to be around you a lot more.

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Que bueno !

Los 7 habitos de la gente altamente efectiva, Steven Covey

"Siembra un acto y cosecharás un hábito. Siembra un hábito y cosecharás un caracter. Siembra un carácter y cosecharás un destino". Charles Reader

Cúales son las características de las personas con éxito?
Veamos que nos dice un experto y escritor, autor de la muldialmente famosa y excepcional obra “Los 7 Hábitos de la Gente Altamente Efectiva”

Dr. Stephen Covey

Que lo disfrutes y te aporte a tu vida! Abrzs, Majo

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Coaching: Consejos vividos en primera persona

Hoy recibi un correo de un gran Coach que me daba estos consejos.
Me los aplico. Espero te sirvan tambien. Abrazos, Majo

Estos son consejos, vividos en primera persona, se puedan adaptar en su caso de forma distinta. Pero una reflexión sobre cada uno, es un buen ejercicio a realizar cada mañana.

1. Vive, recuerda que respiras. Es importante recordar que estás vivo a cada segundo.

2. Sueña, cultiva tus ilusiones. Sólo los muertos dejan de soñar.

3. Comparte, no estás solo. Mucha gente compartirá tus sueños y quizás no has sabido encontrarlos.

4. Sonríe, todos ganan. Cuando compartes tu sonrisa se abre un mundo de posibilidades a tu alrededor.

5. Siente, muestra gratitud a la vida. Sonríe a nuevos pensamientos y emociones.

6. Escúchate a ti mismo. Después, a tu alrededor, sin creerte todo lo que te digan.

7. Actúa, de forma congruente con lo que dice tu interior. Con valor, decisión y sentido común.

8. Respeta, como forma de quererte y actuar con los demás. Desde la admiración y sin envidias.

9. Aprende, date permiso para equivocarte. Respeta los aprendizajes de la vida.

10. Disfruta, antes de que sea tarde. Quizás mañana no estés vivo.

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Coaching: Que Cambien los demas !!!!

¡Que cambien los demás! (por Borja Vilaseca en El País-Semanal “… 
Desde que nacemos se nos adoctrina para que nos convirtamos en empleados sumisos y consumidores voraces, perpetuando el funcionamiento insostenible del sistema… En última instancia somos libres para tomar decisiones con las que construir nuestro propio sendero.”


Planteate que puedes cambiar tu y sal a buscar lo que quieres ! 

Coaching: Superación y Motivación

Los "coach" somos cada vez más solicitados para aumentar la motivación o habilidades profesionales.

Muchas veces, un despido o un cambio inesperado puede convertirse en una oportunidad. Ante los cambios, los "coach", somos una especie de entrenadores personales que mejoran la seguridad, la motivación o las habilidades profesionales. 

Nuevas búsquedas, cambios de carrera, planificación de objetivos...

Con la crisis y los momentos de cambios, nuestros servicios se solicitan cada vez más!

Interesante nota, Abrz, Majo




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Coaching: Planificación, Cambio, Desarrollo de Carrera Profesional

¿Trabajas en algo que realmente te gusta, haciendo algo que disfrutas y por lo cual te sientes realizado? ¿Estas planificando tu vida profesional? Donde quieres estar en unos años, haciendo que tipo de trabajo? ¿Como quieres contribuir a la sociedad con tus talentos y habilidades?

Mi objetivo es realizar la practica de Coaching Ejecutivo acompañando a aquellas personas que quieren planificar su desarrollo profesional, dar un giro laboral, re-plantearse su carrera, encontrar un mejor trabajo, descubrir que actividad es la que mejor se adapta a ellos o simplemente se sienten estancados en su actual profesión y situación personal.

A través de herramientas y la practica del Coaching te ayudo a encontrar tu profesión o trabajo ideal, en base a un trabajo personalizado, que parte de tu  situación actual, se enfoca en tu vision, en aquello que te apasiona, toma en cuenta aquello en lo que eres bueno por naturaleza, y se alinea con tus valores personales.

Descubrimos y definimos aquello que está alineado con tu actividad ideal y lo transformamos en lo que será tu actividad profesional diaria.

El proceso requiere un  trabajo personalizado en el cual obtendrás respuestas y clarificarás tus ideas sobre cual es tu profesión ideal y como desarrollarte para poder realizarla.

Durante el proceso trazamos un plan de acción concreto y personalizado para llegar a vivir de esa nueva profesión y superar nuestros miedos y creencias limitantes. 

Mi rol es trabajar contigo en todas las etapas para acompañarte en dar los pasos para llegar a hacer lo que siempre has querido hacer.

Coaching & Faith

Creo plenamente que superar miedos nos lleva a cambiar creencias que nos limitan y a lograr nuestros objetivos. La fe es lo opuesto al miedo porque ya no creemos solo en nuestras propias fuerzas y motivaciones - que son altas y posiblemente muy positivas - creemos en Dios y en su Poder. Creemos en que Dios conspira a favor de nuestro bien y de nuestra felicidad ya que en sus manos estamos y nos disponemos a trabajar por un mundo mejor. Coaching con Fe, con Valores, con Esperanza! 
Abrazos, Majo

Coaching is the gift of faith. One of the single greatest obstacles of moving forward in life is the sensation of fear.  Fear reveals itself in many ways:  the fear of failure, the fear of the unknown, the fear of pain. And, at the heart of fear is inactivity.  It is paralyzing physically, emotionally, and mentally.  It prevents us from moving forward in life and thus entraps us in a cycle of stagnation.  Only until you and I replace our fear with faith, will we move from inaction to action.  Faith leads to action, and action leads to change.

Faith is stretching, taking, risking, expecting, and persisting. Coaching helps us to live in faith.  Coaching helps to look to the future…to help us shift our perspective ahead.  Coaching can help us see what we can become, not just what we have been.  Coaching will create an environment of activity and change.  It will take us into a journey of facing obstacles and seeing a new life ahead.  It will overcome a cycle of inactivity and propel one to begin a new cycle of action.  Faith leads to action, and action leads to change.