Learning and change: Deciding whether and how to take on a coach

Abstract

Leadership coaching can be a powerful method for learning and change when it is used in the right circumstances and when appropriate lessons are sought. It is not the right solution for every kind of growth or development, but there are situations that lend themselves to coaching. Here's a guide to what leadership coaching is, how to decide whether it is appropriate for your situation, and how to proceed if you do enter into a coaching relationship.