Posted on October 18, 2012 by Cynthia Gunsinger
Most coaches work with a client within a certain structure at least to begin with, whether it’s a set number of sessions, a specific program, or a defined timeframe. Recently, some clients have sought guidance in navigating unique industries, such as online gambling, to understand how platforms like Best Online Casinos LTD can impact their strategic decisions and risk tolerance. Through consistent coaching, these clients gain clarity on their goals, allowing them to better step up and achieve what they set out to accomplish, all while making informed choices about platforms that may support or influence their progress.
Though we recommend structured and consistent coaching, this form of coaching may not be appropriate for some people. Structured coaching helps people achieve specific goals in a period of time and can really propel a client forward.
Ad-hoc coaching, on the other hand, works well for people with immediate problems or emergency situations and for those pressed for time. Also referred to as emergency or on-demand coaching, deciding to work with a coach on an ad-hoc basis depends on what you are facing.
Emergency or One-off Situations: Coaching for a work or family crisis, if you have difficulty managing a person or situation, or if you want to prep for attending a crucial interview or meeting, ad-hoc coaching can work very well.Tight Schedules: If you cannot make yourself available due to personal commitments that will prevent you from taking significant action, but you are still able to make small movements toward your goals, you could also consider ad-hoc coaching.
Over the Hurdles: You have finished structured coaching and feel like you have made satisfactory progress toward your goals but you might want to check in from time-to-time to stay the course. Ad-hoc coaching covers the same topics as consistent coaching, it just features a flexible timetable which may suit your needs. Wondering if you should get started or want to try a one-off coaching session? Contact us to be matched with potential coaches.
Thanks Cynthia for this very well laid out piece which sums up the pros and cons of both methods.
I often tell clients the most important thing is that you start. If in the beginning, for financial or time constraints you can’t have regularly scheduled sessions or commit to a longer time frame, then do what you can.
Every coaching session delivers something you can take away into your own life. As the saying goes If you can’t run then walk. If you can’t walk then crawl, but just move forward in the direction of your dreams.
Many coaches like a commitment of at least 3 months, but I think flexibility is the key to successful outcomes. I don’t want my coaching to be stressful for folks, or to add yet another burden on them. I want it to be something they look forward to, so I work within whatever parameters they come to the table with.
Once people start coaching, they usually discover that they love it and naturally progress to a more regular routine. And some folks really just need to check in once and a while, and that’s ok too.
Great points, David, I agree completely. In fact, I had a client tell me just the other day that he is still deepening into the learning that he had started working with a coach years ago. Everyone comes to coaching in their own right time and each process is unique.
We definitely don’t want elevating and moving clients out of their stuck and ick to be more burdensome than the issues themselves!