Coaching is about 'unlocking a person's potential to maximise their own potential. The process, based on personal development in a non therapeutic context that explores:

• Generating possibilities
• Making choices
• Setting expectations
• Communicating clearly
• Managing time
• Learning from the past
• Solving problems
• Improving relationships
• Balancing personal and professional life

Through this process, the purpose of the programme will be to improve performance, whether in a work context or at a personal level, and enhance effective action, goal achievement and personal satisfaction.

The process will be an ongoing relationship that will focus on the participants' setting goals and thereby taking action toward the realisation of their visions and goal. The format will be that of personal discovery and inquiry from the coach to build a level of awareness for the participants to take responsibility. The coaching process will include structure, support and feedback.

The programme can include:

• Setting an agreement
• Exploring and Discussing the Life Balance Wheel - Sections in life that will measure level of satisfaction.
• List of values, what do you hold important and of value?
• Unique abilities
• Discussion of one area that needs change
• What are the 'bug bearers'?
• Yes to in your life and No to in your life
• Dreamer, Realistic and Critic

Depending on the time frame, other areas that could be explored include: Dealing with Limiting Beliefs, Using language that empowers, power of metaphors and changing unwanted behaviour.

Definition of Coach
Professional coaches are trained to listen and observe, to customize their approach to the individual client's needs, and to elicit solutions and strategies from the client. They believe that the client is naturally creative and resourceful and that the coach's job is to provide support to enhance the skills, resources, and creativity that the client already has. While the coach provides feedback and an objective perspective, the client is responsible for taking the steps to produce the results he or she desires

International Coaching Federation

Coaching Testimonials
"Through the one to one coaching with Sneha, I was able to look at my personal situation objectively and make plans for my future development and career plans. It helped that Sneha understood barriers that I faced as an Asian woman and also as a person with care responsibilities. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience that benefited me greatly." Amarjeet Kaur

I had several sessions with Sneha during which I was able to discuss race awareness and my own feelings and attitudes to other ethnic groups. This enabled me to clarify my thoughts and feelings in a detached and honest way which was refreshing and helpful. Sneha guided me through this process with great skill and sensitivity.
Anthony Fisher - Chairman, Fisher Research Ltd.

" Sneha's positive and understanding approach has challenged me to recognise, question and examine my values and assumptions in a safe environment. " "Sneha has really been a magical change agent in my life and her words echo through my thoughts and actions."
C Thompson - Manager - Social Work Team

Sneha has coached me through a very special experience of one intake and six sessions. I got what I wanted: understanding, encouragement and "the right question, at the right time, in the right tone." She has excellent listening and summarizing skills. Whatever she phrased, I could hear back my own words. She held up mirrors for me. I learned a lot! Her cultural sensitivity has been very helpful. I enjoyed her positive, gentle and firm approach. We were engaged in a perfect match of honesty and partnership. Highly recommended as a coach!
Anna De Boer,
Capacity Development Coach, and consultant for Norwegian Refugee Council in Sri Lanka, 2006.