What does coaching involve?

A coach is someone who will help you articulate your goals, find the best action-plan, hold you to your vision of success and then most importantly, challenge you to achieve that vision. You and your coach become powerful players in a partnership that is committed to deepening your learning and personal development.


What do coaches actually do?

Coaches are trained to listen, to observe and to customise their approach to every individual.  The key skills to being a coach are asking the right questions and knowing when to push.  Sometimes a client already knows the answers but needs a sounding board or an objective presence in their hectic lives so they can see what's hidden.


Why do top people hire coaches?

Because however good you are, you can always be better. Even though you are strong, motivated and independent, you will find many unexpected delays and detours in life. Coaching has now become widespread amongst top performers, as they realise the pressure and pace of modern life mean they have scarce time to reflect and learn unless it's scheduled in. Just like having a personal trainer, you achieve much more when someone is coaching you - rooting for you and pushing when necessary.


Why should I use Silver Lining?

Our unique strength is the ability to focus on what can be done rather than what can't. Many organisations and programmes aim to 'fix' people and encourage an emphasis on weaknesses. At Silver Lining we believe we can uncover the latent strengths already present and coach people to unexpected heights. 

 

What do people say about the trainers at Silver Lining? 

  • "Very, very good!"    - Team leader at Microsoft
  • "5 out of 5. Very enthusiastic, engaging and organised."   - MBA student
  • "The trainers were excellent - kept our attention!"   - VP at JPMorgan
  • "Body language session v good. Would want to look into this more."    - Graduate
  • "She was a really good trainer and I learned a lot!"  - Oxbridge interview candidate
  • "Loved her personality - very fun and easy to talk to."  - KPMG Analyst
  • "Everyone came out buzzing afterwards! Interactive, fun and very informative"  - Student
  • "Engaging and very clear in her approach."   - AMEX Executive
  • "The whole course is wonderful - better than anything I ever taken here. The only way to make this class better is to extend it."  - Student
  • "What are the best things about the course? Everything! The interaction, the stories, the lessons… incredible! This was the most engaging, interesting class I ever took at Hopkins. I can't imagine a way to make this class any better than it already is."   - Student