Intense work schedule, anxiety about the future, and bilateral relations can cause people to face problems such as stress, anxiety and burnout. Life coaches come into play in cases that do not require treatment, therapy or training and that the person can solve with his own potential. Stating that despite the potential of the coaching field, many misconceptions about this profession continue, the internationally certified professional coach explained the curious things about the profession and its positive effects on people.
Those who cannot cope with the feeling of inadequacy or overwhelm in the triangle of economic fluctuations, working order, and individual relationships turn to receiving coaching support to re-find their route with an objective view in different areas of their lives. Increasing awareness that coaching can help people improve both their personal and professional lives also raises the expectations for market growth. So much so that the data published by Future Market Insight on the subject reveals that the global coaching market will close 2023 with 2,3 million dollars. Stating that despite the potential of the coaching field, many misconceptions about this profession continue, ICF (International Coaching Federation) Professional Coach Hande Koşalay explained the curious things about coaching and its positive effects on people.
Hande Koşalay stated that people may sometimes feel overwhelmed and become inert when it comes to asking themselves questions and determining their goals, adding: “Individuals should not look for solutions far away. All problems actually start in the mind and end in action when it is resolved. Professional coaches, on the other hand, enable individuals to evaluate the difficulties in their lives from a different perspective, look at their lives as a whole, and make conscious choices about their future. "It supports people to develop their personal talents and capacities," he said.
“Coaches progress through questions”
Professional Coach Hande Koşalay said that coaches create a developing and transformative effect in people's lives with the right questions, without commenting or directing, and said, “We can compare life coaching to athlete coaches. Because coaches also become a source of light for people to discover their performance while walking towards success on the path they aim for. "He gives a professional touch so that the person can reveal his potential," he said.
“Development-oriented coaching takes people to their goals”
Professional Coach Hande Koşalay said, "In addition to the hustle and bustle of social life, adapting to the intense work tempo can also be a difficult challenge." "Sometimes, people may feel stuck, thinking that there is a lot of work to do but the days are not enough. With development-oriented coaching, the person can achieve larger goals or use his/her current capacity better. "It is inevitable that clients who use their current capacity effectively will also be productive in their lives," he said.
“Coaching is an accepted, legal profession in Turkey.”
Underlining that when coaching is mentioned, different approaches such as therapy, mentoring, treatment or education may come to mind, ICF Professional Coach Hande Koşalay concluded her words as follows:
“Coaching stands out as a profession that is legally accepted in Turkey and receives serious training. In this profession, the focus is on the future rather than the past. Coaches help people identify their goals and the obstacles they face. The quality of life of people who overcome the identified obstacles increases. "All individuals and institutions who want to gain clarity, determination, awareness, change or develop in their business or private life, on their journey of self-discovery can receive coaching services."