Rethinking
early
careers
coaching Imagine an organisation where everyone benefits from a coaching culture. All too often it is senior members of staff or leaders in a company that are offered coaching. One of the most common reasons given for not coaching junior managers or staff members is cost. But democratising coaching across a business actually makes economic sense boosting staff retention levels, productivity, and employee satisfaction. Is it time to break it out of the C-suite coaching box? Rebekah Whitaker is on a mission to support people early in their leadership roles. We find out what is driving Rebekah’s cause. Find out more about Rebekah's work coaching early careers, first line managers, team leaders and graduates.
Rebekah Whitaker - Career Coach
thinking outside the C-suite coaching box Rebekah Whitaker from Quest for EST is championing the cause for careers and future leaders' coaching to become commonplace in the workplace. “The very essence of coaching is to help people think differently in order to maximise their personal and professional potential. Why would you wait until someone has been doing their job for 20 years before giving them access to a coach?” “Imagine the impact it could have on someone’s career and leadership skills if they worked with a coach right from the start?” She also points out that it gives leaders the skills they need as they progress in their careers. “Future leaders suddenly find themselves in a position where people management is part of their role, and usually the skills that got them promoted to that role in the first place leave them ill-equipped when it comes to getting the most from their team. Coaching allows them the time and space to explore this new set of skills that they need, and how best to use them.” Studies from the International Coaching Federation show that 80% of people who receive coaching have increased self-confidence, 70% benefited from improved work performance and 86% of companies recouped their investment in coaching. There is a strong case for coaching at all levels in a company, not just top-down.