From the course: Talent Development for Managers

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Coaching is developing

Coaching is developing

- I know this course is about talent development. You know, something very formal that's supposed to be in your professional toolkit. But honestly, coaching the ability to do so, the opportunity to do so is really a privilege. It really is, on a human to human level, the opportunity to really impact someone's life for the better. And when you're able to ask questions, when you're able to listen carefully, and listen to learn and discover and listen to show you care, it can be the most profound experience you can have, both personally and professionally. You have the opportunity at each stage of this process to literally impact someone's life for the good, that could be permanent for the rest of their lives. Now think about it this way. Formal training provides the tools, but coaching helps individuals learn how to use them in real time in ways that are relevant to what's needed. It's practical, it's immediate, and…

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