We rely on coaching principles in everything we do.
Coaching is all about the youth (the coachee). The coach doesn’t impose any expectations on the coachee. Instead, we seek to empower from within, by asking thought-provoking questions and facilitating the coachee’s self-awareness and self-discovery, which nurtures his/her self-confidence.
Coaching is an exclusive, professional service engaged by corporates to nurture their top talent for management positions. We're excited to adapt and offer this to youth.
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximise their personal and professional potential.”
The process of coaching unlocks untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.
All of us have goals that we want to achieve, challenges that we strive to overcome, and there'll be times when we feel stuck. Partnering with a coach can change our lives, and set us on a path towards greater fulfilment and success.
In other words, coaching is like 1-on-1 tuition, but for life skills.
And learning and growth are achieved through self-discovery, not by teaching tips. When youths discover themselves and their strengths, it leads to greater self-confidence and self-motivation.
MOE emphasises a holistic education, where youths need both academic and non-academic skills to succeed.
For parents - We know you want the very best for your child. If you value hiring a tutor for your child’s studies, consider a coach to boost his/her determination, resourcefulness and resilience. This can also help your child in his/her studies. More importantly, you can rest assured that he/she will be better able to face the future, no matter the challenges.
A quick word on this, as we're often asked about it. Both mentoring and coaching are graet ways to support personal and professional growth. However, they differ in approach.
Mentoring is a process where an experienced person shares his/her knowledge and advice to help someone with less experience, usually in the same field. The mentee gains valuable insights and learnings from the mentor.
Coaching, on the other hand, unlocks the coachee's potential through self-discovery. Instead of giving advice, a coach guides the coachee by asking "powerful" questions. This boosts the coachee's self-awareness and empowers him/her to find his/her own solutions.
Check out the infographic below for the key differences between a mentor and a coach.
It's a series of 1-on-1 sessions, about once a month, in a neutral, conducive place. During these sessions, the coach will discuss with the youth the goal that the youth wants to work on in 3 broad steps.
Our volunteer coaches are trained and committed to putting the youth's needs first. The training is typically those accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) or equivalent.
If you'd like to give coaching a try, we'll match you with the most suitable coach.
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