Coaching

Coaching is a learning tool that is becoming more and more popular although there does remain some confusion as to exactly what coaching is. The CIPD defines coaching as developing a person’s skills and knowledge so that their job performance improves. It targets high performance and improvement at work, although it may also have an impact on an individual’s private life. It usually lasts for a short period and focuses on specific skills and goals.

RIPA International can provide executive coaching for senior personnel who for whatever reason are not able to attend training programmes. Our coaches operate in highly supportive roles to those who wish to make some form of significant change happen.

Coaches offer their clients a supportive and motivating environment to explore what they want and how they might achieve their aspirations. By assisting our clients in committing to action and by being a sounding-board to their experiences, coaching allows the individual the personal space and support needed to grow and develop. The coach's key role is often is assisting the client to maintain the motivation and commitment needed to achieve their goals. 

Although coaching is most effective on a face to face basis, increasingly coaching relationships can be continued on an email basis once initial contact has been made.