The miracle of coaching

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to share the author's viewpoint on coaching and its benefits. It also aims to cover using coaching as a development tool and how reciprocal coaching can be of benefit to organisations.

Design/methodology/approach

The author's approach to this paper is to consider how she became involved in coaching and the developments that evolved.

Findings

The paper provides insights into coaching as a development tool and how to “grow” coaches within organisations.

Practical implications

The paper includes development of a coach as manager strategy, as well as the development of a coaching and mentoring network.

Originality/value

The paper describes the value of coaching within organisations.

Citation

Ingleton, C. (2013), "The miracle of coaching", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 45 No. 5, pp. 289-292. https://doi.org/10.1108/ICT-03-2013-0018