Choose your coach

Top 20 Most Mentioned Reasons to Hire a Coach

1. Looking for a new challenge in life/work.
2. Work-related burnout.
3. Self-confidence, time management, standing up for oneself.
4. Stress due to impending dismissal.
5. Mapping out competencies.
6. Difficulty with job applications.
7. Difficulty focusing.
8. Wanting to profit from talents.
9. Wanting to acquire a leadership position through clearer/assertive communication.
10. Lack of inspiration and motivation.
11. Reluctance to take on leadership despite being given the role.
12. Not feeling well.
13. No longer finding satisfaction in their job and not knowing what they want.
14. People with an outplacement budget who want guidance for the next step in their career.
15. Quarter-life crisis: just graduated or working for a few years, what do I want?
16. Job seekers. Unemployed for a long time. Need help with CV & applications.
17. Career advice/reorientation.
18. Mental & physical complaints due to stress. GP cannot medically explain the complaints.
19. Managers struggling with communication and wanting to develop certain skills.
20. People seeking life coaching to get more out of their life or work. Is this all? Motivated to develop.

Which Type of Coach Suits You Best?

At GORTcoaching, we offer coaching programs that perfectly match your goals and needs. Below you will find examples of the coaching we offer and how they align with different objectives:

Burnout Coach

For whom? If you notice that stress is negatively affecting your work or personal life, or if you are recovering from a burnout.
What to expect: Guidance to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and restore your balance.

Executive Coach

For whom? Executives or senior professionals who want to enhance their business and personal qualities and grow strategically.
What to expect: A highly experienced coach who has also worked at a senior level in the business world. This allows you to be yourself and really tackle your business and personal challenges.

Life Coach

For whom? Professionals who want to find more direction, balance, and self-confidence in their lives.
What to expect: Guidance to clarify your goals, overcome personal obstacles, and steer your life in the desired direction.

Career Coach

For whom? Professionals who need self-insight, for example, when making important career choices or discovering a new career path.
What to expect: Coaching that helps you discover your strengths, motivations, and values, so you can make more conscious choices in your career.

Job Application Guidance

For whom? Professionals who want to prepare for a job application or accelerate their career by securing a new position.
What to expect: Guidance in optimizing your CV, improving your application skills, and preparing for a powerful job interview.

Practical Information

At GORTcoaching, we ensure that your coaching process runs effectively. Here’s what you can expect:

• Duration of the process: The coaching process usually consists of 5 to 10 sessions, depending on your goals. Sessions often take place every 2-3 weeks, giving you enough time to reflect.
• Session length: Each coaching session lasts on average between 1 and 1.5 hours. Power coaching lasts 2 hours per session. You can determine the length of your sessions in consultation with your coach.
• Location: Sessions can take place both indoors and outdoors. Some coaches offer walking coaching, which can help you think clearly in a natural environment.
• Costs: The orientation meeting is always free and without obligation. You can find the costs and reimbursement options here.
• Methods: We use various proven methods tailored to your needs, such as EFT, ACT, Mindfulness, or CBT. If you have a specific preference, you can select it in the filter.
• Evaluation: At the end of the process, we will evaluate your progress and goals together. If desired, you can schedule a follow-up meeting after some time.

We ensure that you always receive the right support and that your coaching process works for you!

The Science and Coaching

If you are interested in the scientific side of coaching, we recommend this book: The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Coaching and Mentoring. This is the foundational book used by scientifically trained psychologists in their studies and contains most of the research on the effects of coaching.

In summary, scientific research has repeatedly shown that coaching has strong positive effects. It positively influences performance and skills, coping, well-being, work attitude, and self-regulation. Coaching impacts:

• Reduction of psychological complaints such as stress and burnout.
• Increase in positive feelings such as job satisfaction.
• Enhancement of skills and the effectiveness of professionals. For example, in the areas of study skills, goal achievement, and effective leadership.

Source: Theeboom, T., Beersma, B., & van Vianen, A. E. (2014). Does coaching work? A meta-analysis on the effects of coaching on individual level outcomes in an organizational context.

What is coaching? An introduction to the concept and practice

Coaching is a guidance process that focuses on helping people achieve personal or professional goals. In the coaching process, the coach assists with the necessary changes, while the client is responsible for the steps to be taken. It is a collaboration where both parties play an important role.

Coaching covers a wide range of topics

Coaching can cover a variety of topics, such as developing new skills, increasing self-awareness, achieving career goals, or improving personal relationships. Although coaching is applied in different contexts, the central goal is always to help you reach your full potential.

A coaching process tailored to your needs

The coaching process can be flexible and adaptable, depending on your needs and goals. It can be short-term or long-term and can be delivered in personal sessions, group meetings, or online.

GORTcoaching, as an experienced organization in the field of coaching, uses a client-centered approach, focusing on individual needs and goals. We work with a wide range of coaches to ensure we can meet different needs and provide the right support for everyone.

The importance of a coach: benefits of personal and professional coaching

A coach helps and encourages you to achieve personal goals and growth. On a personal level, a coach can help you gain more insight into yourself, your thoughts, your emotions, and your behavior. This allows you to deal more effectively with challenges, make better decisions, and experience more satisfaction and happiness in your life. Professionally, a coach can support you in developing new skills, increasing your self-confidence, improving your performance, and achieving your career goals. A coach can also help you become a better leader, communicate more effectively, manage stress better, and prevent burnout.

Developing by stepping out of your comfort zone

Moreover, a coach can challenge you to step out of your comfort zone, discover and develop your strengths, and broaden your perspectives and possibilities. This can lead to more innovation, creativity, and success in your life and work. Having a coach is an investment that can provide valuable and long-lasting benefits in many ways. At GORTcoaching, we have a wide range of experienced coaches who can help you on your unique journey of growth and development.