All the types of coaching have a common basis.
Not only in terms of its philosophy, but also in terms of the desired result.
Achieve results.
Lead you to where you want to be in the future from the current situation.
Each type of coaching has its own magic
Although this is the basis of any type of coaching, it is true that there are certain nuances depending on the person or group to which it is applied.
Something not to be confused with the sector in which a coach may be specialized.
Since, in principle, all sectors can benefit from the different types of coaching.
This does not mean that the coach has to be a industry specialist.
Because everything professional coach is able to work in any subject however far removed it may be from their own experiences.
The reason is very simple: in coaching you have the answers.
Your coach asks the questions.
However, there is no doubt that there are clients who feel more comfortable with a coach who knows the sector where it carries out its activity.
The most commonly used types of coaching
In a profession that is so flexible and adapted to the needs of individual customer needswe could almost say that there are as many types of coaching as there are clients.
But evidently this does not give you an idea of the main areas they deal with.
There are seven main types of coaching:
- Staff
- Executive
- Corporate
- Of equipment
- Groups
- Educational
- Deportivo
Each of these types, know specializations that can be as defined as the specialization of the sector requires.
Even so, everything professional coach can carry out any coaching path without having explicit knowledge of the sector to which it is applied.
This is due to the nature of coaching itself as your coach will accompany you in exploring your own personal and/or work reality.
To learn more about the six main types of coachingBelow, you have a brief explanation of all of them.
Personal Coaching: your goals guide you
Known also as lifecoachingThis is one of the types of coaching that focuses on any kind of personal goal or objective.
The most important part is the defining your objectives and carry them out.
But keep in mind that the way to them is the most important thing.
It is where the discoveries that make you learn and grow.
This process translates into the achieving your goals.
The personal coaching can be applied in any sector and with almost every kind of purpose.
There is no small target.
Just unfulfilled dreams.
Executive Coaching: Building the Leader of the Future
More and more people with executive responsibility are in need of the support from a coach.
The reason is very simple.
A changing reality The increasing demand for these specialised positions in our society means that companies are increasingly looking for these specialised positions.
Who have specific needs to develop another model of leadership in order to achieve best goals in their companies.
The executive coaching is a one-to-one relationship between coach and executive.
Where the executive, manager or commander gets individual support to maximize their potential from the perspective of the company and the sector in which they work.
Business Coaching: The 21st Century Company
The business coaching is different from executive coaching, although both take place in the same environment.
In this case the coach accompanies the company to define strategies to improve the systems and/or processes of work of the same.
The topics to be covered are many and this is one of the most common types of coaching used in companies in Europe.
Since the improvement of the work environment until a restructuring or change of corporate culture.
Everything has a place in this form of helping businesses to meet their objectives.
And to become the 21st century companies.
No matter what sector they are in.
Team coaching: the power of working together
The team coaching works from a different perspective than individual coaching.
A team is a system which has its own laws.
Some predate the team formation.
But many of them evolve and are created as the equipment evolves as a system.
That's why the team develops its own system of values and beliefsThis is not always affected or influenced by the beliefs or values of its members.
This causes the following to occur friction or resistance that prevent the equipment from working optimally.
That is why team coaching is one of the most common types of coaching. complex and multidisciplinary.
Which many organizations are already taking advantage of today.
Group Coaching: Individuals united for a common cause
The group coaching introduces a different factor to that of equipment.
This type of coaching is more oriented towards personal collaboration of the members of the group.
Focused on work and development personal and collaborative.
The group is usually formed with a common interest.
And that's why it's important the role of the coach in it, helping people to get to know themselves.
Improving the interpersonal relationships and individual well-being.
This translates into a better integration into the group This encourages collective learning.
Educational Coaching: learning how to teach or, quite the opposite
In education, coaching is used especially as accompaniment of students to achieve their academic goals.
But not only for that.
The self-discoveryThe development of autonomy or the development of learning strategies are part of the journey.
This is one of the types of coaching that possibly relies most heavily on the emotional intelligence and the use of language as part of our neurolinguistic programming.
Very useful tools powerful that are used in any of the areas of coaching.
But they become especially relevant when working with students in the educational environment.
Sports Coaching: looking for the best version to compete
This is possibly the type of accompaniment you will be most familiar with.
In fact, coaching has its origins in the development of sports skills to facilitate the highest performance of the athlete.
The control of emotionsthe pressure or the talent managementare very important parts of sports coaching.
But above all, the main goal is to compete in the most difficult of the games.
The inside game.
And that's where not only an athlete, but you too, you can get the most out of it of coaching.
To achieve your best version and win wherever you put your mind to it.





Besides being a professional coach and member of the International Coaching Federation, I am a professional violin soloist with the Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra and a teacher, coach and mentor at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. As a specialist in personal branding and online marketing, what I am most passionate about is helping others to achieve their goals and develop their full potential. Shall we talk?