Personal coaching is becoming more mainstream, and that’s particularly in workplaces experiencing rapid growth.
Businesses that are growing quickly may not be able to dedicate resources to the development of their team, which can cause high churn, burn out or underperformance.
What’s more, the opportunities within the business may be rapidly expanding, which requires a culture where the team members can grow beyond what they’re capable of.
A business that has grown exponentially is Shopify, the global ecommerce platform. Early in the company’s life the senior management team had access to a coach because they needed to rapidly develop their competencies. But when the demand for coaching grew beyond the management team, Shopify decided to create an inhouse team of coaching. So when anyone in the company needs a coach, they can have access to them. And importantly, each coaching curriculum is tailored to the individual.
So have a think about the organisation you work for, or would like to work for. Do they provide the necessary training and support for your development? Do you have a clear understanding of your options? And now think what it would mean for your career with the support of a coach.