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The Original Question

Discuss some characteristics unique to the executive/organizational coaching model. Discuss how coaching and consulting differ from each other.

Answer number 1 By Karie

An interesting aspect regarding executive/organization coaching was highlighted in our reading. From a survey of ICF members, only 5% were from the psychology field and only 19% were trained in mental health fields. The remaining percentage came from predominantly consulting, management, and executive fields/experience (Peltier, 2009). It is important to identify that approximately 75% came from non-psychology/health-related fields. If we are to consider the statistics mentions, it would imply that there may be a high interest in coaching from the executive, management, consulting fields. It could also indicate that the need for coaching is also coming from within these fields as well. If true, it would be essential to identify this, as most coaching opportunities would seemingly be found in these areas. Although coaches are not counselors, psychology is a unique aspect of coaching. While executive coaching in the past may have focused around fixing behavior at top levels, it has shifted towards developing high-performing leaders (Peltier, 2009). It indicates that coaching has moved into a preventative and supportive role rather than a band-aid to fix toxic behaviors after the fact.

Coaching clients from business-related fields can prove to be a smart financial decision (for a coach) as companies would most likely fund coaching opportunities for employees versus an individual paying out of pocket. Opportunities for higher paying clients may also be found within executive coaching. While a "paycheck" should not be the core focus of a coach, it is an important aspect to consider. It is noteworthy to identify that executive coaching fits well within the institution of coaching as clients are future goals focused and is a key and core differentiator between coaching and counseling. Counseling is aimed at supporting clients with their past. Coaching is aimed at supporting clients with their future (Spinelli, 2008).

Resource

Peltier, B. (2009). Psychology of executive coaching: Theory and application. (2nd ed.). Abington, England: Routledge. ISBN-13: 9780415993418

Spinelli, E. (2008). Coaching and Therapy: Similarities and divergences. International Coaching Psychology Review, 3(3), 241-249.

Answer number 2 by Mark

According to the Executive Coaching Forum (2015) the definition of executive coaching is still being developed among practitioners, researchers and consumers. While a counselor or life coach focuses on the individual and his or her goals and needs; executive coaches’ main perspective is the needs and goals of the executive and the sponsoring organization. An executive coach must also link the executive’s goals and achievements back to the organization’s objectives (Executive Coaching Forum, 2015).

According to Peltier (2010) coaching has evolved into two basic approaches. Executive coaching provides one-on-one services to the executives and leaders of a corporation on positive changes that can filter down and help the rest of the organization. The second approach, called management coaching, involves helping the management team of an organization set some day-to-day skills for the benefit of all levels of the organization.

The difference between executive coaching and consulting is the executive coach focuses on the process, consulting focuses on the end result (Arden Coaching, 2016). The executive coach will focus developing skills of an executive to help solve issues within the organization; including getting the executive towards a different way of thinking. This process is all for helping move the organization into a different way of thinking. A consultant is an expert in a particular field who is hired to help that particular area. The consultant will use that expertise and knowledge on how to make that area better.

Resource

Arden Coaching. (2016). Arden Coaching . Retrieved from What's the difference between consulting and executive coaching: https://ardencoaching.com/whats-the-difference-between-consulting-and-executive-coaching/

Executive Coaching Forum. (2015, October). Principles and guidelines for a sucessfull coaching partnership. Retrieved from Executive Coaching Handbook: http://theexecutivecoachingforum.com/docs/default-document-library/tecf-6th-ed.pdf

Peltier, B. (2010). Psychology of executive coaching: Theory and application. (2nd ed.). Abington, England: Routledge.