« If you expect a coach to be better than you and tell you what to do, then I’m not the right coach for you. On the other hand, if you want a coach who can help you be the best version of yourself so that you know what to do on your own, then I’m your coach. »
Frédéric Lansade
Located in Strasbourg, Alsace (France) and Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)
Certified Professional Coach & Learning Consultant (ICF-ACTP)
What exactly is coaching?
Coaching is an alliance between the coach and his client in a process that encourages reflection and creativity in order to maximize personal or professional potential.
It is a form of support that helps individuals (or groups/teams) to become aware of their own ways of working, with the aim of overcoming the situation they find themselves in and achieving the objectives they have set themselves.
HELPING PEOPLE TO FIND THEIR OWN SOLUTIONS
Coaching is a relationship of parity based on complementary control between the coach and the person being coached. On the one hand, the client is the ‘master’ of the substance, of his life, i.e. his objectives, his project, the subjects he wishes to deal with, the choices and decisions he will make. On the other hand, the coach is ‘master’ of the process, i.e. the structure and means to be put in place to explore together the challenges of coaching in the unknown and the complex.
Thanks to this complementary mastery, the client experiences, sometimes for the first time, the fact of being fully listened to, welcomed and respected, and above all recognised as capable of learning to act differently and daring to make choices that they would never have made before on their own.
A DIFFERENT APPROCH TO PSYCHOTHERAPY AND CONSULTING
Coaching, psychotherapy and consulting are three distinct approaches to support, each with its own objectives, methods and areas of application. None is better than the other. It all depends on your needs.
Coaching is rooted in the present, exploring the resources within you so that you can find your own solutions and take action towards your goal. Psychotherapy is about exploring the past and understanding where you’ve come from to explain and resolve your traumas. Consultancy is calling on the services of a mentor who, through his or her experience, will be able to identify your problems and provide you with solutions.
WHAT CAN BE COVERED IN COACHING?
Coaching is a broad field that covers a variety of topics depending on individual needs and objectives. Here are some of the common topics that can be covered in coaching :
1. PERSONNAL DEVELOPMENT
Self-confidence : Building self-esteem and self-confidence to better face life’s challenges.
Stress management : Learning to identify sources of stress and develop relaxation and resilience techniques.
Work / Life balance : Work on time management and prioritising tasks to achieve a healthy balance.
2. CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL
Skills assessment : Evaluate your skills and interests to help you focus on your career.
Career management : Helping you to define clear professional objectives, navigate career transitions and prepare for job interviews.
Leadership and management : Developing skills in leadership, team management and effective communication.
3. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
Communication : Improve communication skills for more effective interactions in personal and professional relationships.
Conflict resolution : Learn techniques for managing and resolving conflict constructively.
Relationships : Working on couple dynamics, understanding, managing difficult periods, listening and empathy to enrich relationships.
4. HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Helping people to manage their diet : Helping people to work towards rebalancing their diet or getting back into shape, by incorporating sustainable changes into their lifestyle (Please note: the coach does not give advice, so he may work alongside a dietician or nutritionist if a person wants to lose weight).
Mental well-being : Helping to manage negative emotions or anxiety using appropriate coaching techniques.
5. OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE
Goal setting : Using SMART methods to define clear, achievable goals.
Motivation : Exploring sources of personal motivation and developing strategies to maintain commitment.
Productivity : Working on personal effectiveness and organisational techniques to improve day-to-day performance.
6. LIFE TRANSITIONS
Career changes : Support during major career changes, such as a change of industry or position.
Educational guidance : Helping young people ask themselves the right questions to find their way.
Retirement management : Preparing psychologically and emotionally for the transition to retirement.
Bereavement and loss : Offering support during difficult periods linked to the loss of a loved one or major life transitions.
7. GROUP COACHING
Team dynamics : Working on group or team cohesion and improving collaboration between members.
Personal development workshops : Organising group sessions around specific topics to encourage collective learning.
Coaching can address a wide range of topics, adapting to the specific needs of each individual or group. The main aim is to facilitate reflection, awareness and action to help people achieve their personal and professional goals.
