What is coaching and how it works...?

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. 
Watch this short video to learn more about how coaching works, the benefits of partnering with a coach, and who benefits the most from being coached.

​As a professionally trained coach I work in the processes and the ethical guidelines and standards of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). We are responsible for the process, the frameworks and the supportive, inspirational atmosphere where the leader learns, develops, changes and works to achieve their goals.  Our main tools are our personality, our effective questioning techniques and our active listening. 


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INITIALLY DIDN’T UNDERSTAND OR COMPREHEND THE BENEFITS OF COACHING. TO BE HONEST, IT SEEMED LIKE SOMETHING ‘OTHER PEOPLE DO’.  I’M SO GLAD THAT I TOOK A CHANCE AND DECIDED TO TRY COACHING. SOPHIE OPENED MY EYES TO ITS VERY REAL BENEFITS. SHE, UNLIKE ANYONE ELSE I’VE EVER MET WAS ABLE TO GIVE ME A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW FOR SEEING ALL THE DIFFERENT FACETS OF MY LIFE AND HOW THEY INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER: MY FAMILY, MY WORK, MY RELATIONSHIPS, MY STRUGGLES, MY ASPIRATIONS AND MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS.WITH HER HELP, I WAS ABLE TO RECOGNIZE WHERE I COULD IMPROVE MYSELF AND TO CELEBRATE MY ACHIEVEMENTS. I FOUND BALANCE IN MY WORK AND HOME LIFE AND LEARNT HOW TO BETTER MANAGE MY TIME. 

Kate

Fundraising Manager
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Brisbane

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I found coaching with Sofia to be really effective in many ways: we tackled personal and professional challenges and it increased my self-confidence; we used tools (social atom, creative writing of ideal day) to be where I wanted to be – happier with myself and my life. 

Andrea

Retail Manager
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Hungary

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Sofia s coaching style is encouraging & supportive. There is a positive flow & flexibility as well as structure. She supported me in feeling committed & motivated and asked good questions in regards to timeframe and accountability. The flow & flexibility worked well for me as it supported me in exploring - yet the structure was an important element as well. I learned that it is important to 'just keep at it' - coaching and being coached is an ongoing process - & practice Also her desire to be the best coach she can be was inspiring. As a result of coaching with Sofia, I was able to get a broader perspective - and clarity - of what my goals and steps were (are) and how to best action them...one step at a time... I would highly recommend Sofia to anyone seeking coaching.

Helle

Business Manager
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Brisbane

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Being coached by Sofia enabled me to focus on my long term, bigger goals and solve challenging situations. I’ve implemented new initiatives that supported better team effectiveness and put new structures in place for a sustainable and successful operation.

Sarah

Executive Manager
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Canberra

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