The Main Benefit: Transforming Efforts into Results

The Outstanding Power of Coaching

Undoubtedly, among the many benefits of coaching, one stands out above all others: its ability to help people achieve their goals.

In essence, coaching provides the tools and support necessary for individuals to effectively transform their efforts into concrete and specific results.

This ability to convert intention and action into tangible achievements is perhaps the most powerful and distinctive aspect of this discipline. Its effectiveness lies in its practical, present-future oriented approach.

Present-Future Orientation vs. Analysis of the Past

The fundamental importance of coaching lies in its practical effectiveness, which is intrinsically linked to its time orientation.

Unlike disciplines such as psychology, which often delve into the individual's past to find explanations for his or her current situation, coaching starts firmly from the present and focuses on building a path to the desired future.

It takes the current situation as a starting point and focuses on defining and achieving future goals.

While the occasional exercise may touch on aspects of the past as a source of learning, the main emphasis is on present action to shape the future. This pragmatic perspective makes it an agile and direct tool.

Speed and Pragmatism in Intervention

This present-future orientation gives coaching remarkable speed and practicality compared to more in-depth approaches.

While some therapeutic processes can extend over years to address complex issues, a well-structured coaching process is different.

It can generate significant results in a relatively limited number of sessions, often in a matter of months. It is a direct approach that goes directly to what you want to achieve.

It could be compared to preparing the topsoil for sowing grass, a relatively quick action for a visible result (coaching).

In contrast, psychology would resemble the deep digging needed to analyze the subsoil and lay the foundation for a large tree.

Both tasks are valuable, but respond to different needs and depths.

Holistic Approach to Effectiveness

Although pragmatic, coaching is not superficial. Its effectiveness also comes from its ability to encompass the major aspects of the person in a holistic manner.

During the process, beliefs (what the person thinks and how he/she interprets his/her reality), behaviors (what the person does or does not do) and emotions (what the person feels and how he/she manages his/her affective states) are often addressed and integrated.

By considering the whole person, coaching can identify and work on the different interrelated factors that influence the person's ability to move from effort to the desired outcome.

This makes it a profession applicable to multiple areas of personal and social life.

Summary

The most outstanding benefit of coaching is its ability to help people effectively transform their efforts into concrete and specific results. This effectiveness is intrinsically linked to its time orientation and practical approach.

Coaching starts resolutely from the present and focuses on building a path to the client's desired future, which gives it remarkable speed and pragmatism. It generates significant results in a limited number of sessions.

Its effectiveness also comes from its ability to encompass the main aspects of the person in a holistic way. It addresses and integrates the beliefs, behaviors and emotions that influence the ability to move from effort to desired outcome.