There are generally two accepted forms of coaching:
directive and non-directive. Directive is a form of
coaching whereby the coach teaches and provides
feedback and advice. In contrast, non-directive
coaching requires the coach to listen, ask questions,
explore and probe and allows the person coached to
find solutions to problems. In practice, this means that
some coaches merely assert their expertise, whereas
effective coaches enable individuals to go beyond their
previous boundaries.
Coaching can be applied to