Back in November 2023, I wrote a high-level introduction to coaching and how it differs from other development approaches. If you have not read that yet, it is a great starting point. But since then, many of you have reached out asking for more detail: What does the coaching relationship actually look like? How is it different from mentoring, therapy, or just having a good conversation with a trusted friend? What should I expect if we work together? This article goes much de

Since the beginning of my journey towards becoming a coach, many have asked me what coaching is all about. In this newsletter, my aim is to bring more clarity on what coaching really means, the key differences between coaching and other learning interventions, as well as its transformative potential. So let’s dive right in, shall we? ‘Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them.’ (Sir Joh