I need two responses for answers from other students. I have attached the original question and the answers they gave. The responses are not to be negative and need to be academically acceptable. The

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.

Response

It is true that most of the mental training comes from the people in the executive field. Most of these fields are not psychology related. Take for example the executive field. This is a field that is mostly dominated by various fields such as the managers, supervisors, chief financial officers and many more. Statistics shows that most coaches prefer non-psychology fields this is because in this field, there is higher demand of life coach compared to other life coaches’ fields such as the psychology field. Coaching has developed from fixing the top management roles to more complex roles in the whole organizations. According to peter 2014 he stated that most coaches prefer coaching in the business field. This is because, at the business level, where money is mostly concerned the coaches will be paid handsomely compared to other fields.

In addition to that, there is more business opportunities of coaches in the executive level compared to other fields. Even though, material gains such as money, are not the main concerns of most coaches, it cannot be left behind. Why? Without enough income coaches cannot be motivated, to take up big challenges and roles within the organization. In addition to that, they also need to take care of their expenses.

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.

Response

I agree coaching has evolved in various ways such as the executive coaching and managerial coaching. But the differences between these two is that one focuses on the process while the other focus on the result of the patient or client. Despite their differences and styles both of them has one main agenda. To improve the organization performance, and impact new and better culture.