Coaching and mentoring are both confidential developmental processes between a Client and a qualified Coach or Mentor, which take place as a series of conversations. They may be short term relationships over a few months, or longer term over a period of years.
Individual (1:1) coaching is one of the most evidence-based ways to develop and grow as a medical leader, but there is an emerging body of evidence for coaching to enable teams to develop and grow together.
Team coaching is a specific form of coaching which takes place with intact teams, usually at Board or senior management level, either as a brief intervention, or over a period of months or years, to enable the whole team to grow and develop their leadership.
Coaching is one of the most evidence-based ways to develop your medical leadership skills and build your confidence and effectiveness over time. Coaches, like doctors, have certain core competencies, levels of experience, and also specialise in different fields of coaching practice. If you are new to working with a coach, it is helpful to understand in more detail what coaching - and coaches - can and cannot support you with, in order to help you choose the right coach.