Coaching and the digital revolution: The perfect combination for success

Internet and new technologies have become essential in our lives. So much so that the average daily time that the world's population spends diving through the net is six hours and forty-three minutes.

The delicate situation that we are going through due to the pandemic has contributed to this to a great extent. And it is that the online world allows us to share moments in real time with our family and friends, thus feeling them a little closer. But also keep us informed of what is happening on the other side of the planet, save costs or travel to exotic places without leaving the armchair.

This unstoppable irruption It has not only changed habits and behaviors on a personal level, but in all aspects, including work; even more so given the current circumstances.

Thus, many workers, including coaching and personal development professionals, have seen how they had to adapt their tasks to the virtual world.

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Online coaching sessions, a wise decision

Among other things, due to the impossibility of holding face-to-face sessions, coaches have been forced to make the leap online and change personal treatment for a face to face through the screen. Something that, despite initial reluctance (on the other hand, normal in the face of the unknown), has been a great opportunity.

Video calling applications make it possible to hold online sessions with all the guarantees of success and results for the coachee.

And is that the fact Being able to see him "live" allows the coach to analyze his client's body language, perceive details in his tone of voice or gauge his emotional state; essential for the course of the session. In addition, the visual contact between the two favors the establishment of a relationship of trust, which helps the coachee feel close to their coach despite not being present.

Moreover, in some cases this distance can be an ally, since those introverted clients, protected by the security that being in familiar terrain transmits them, such as their home, they tend to feel more comfortable and, with that, to open up to questions.

This even allows them to maintain a degree of anonymity if they wish, since The Internet offers personal development professionals from the five continents. Undoubtedly, something also very beneficial for coaches, since the potential client portfolio becomes considerable.

Thus, with just one click, at any time and without travel (thus avoiding the risk of contagion by COVID-19), new technologies offer us a effective solution to achieve our goals and improve emotional management in times of greatest stress, even if the circumstances that surround us are not favorable.

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Online coaching: what do I need to get started?

In addition to facilitating access to sessions with full guarantees for the coachee, the digital boom that we are experiencing also means an important career opportunity for personal development professionals.

A computer (with camera and microphone) and a good Internet connection are the only means necessary to enjoy being able to work from anywhere. Freedom to be your own boss, or boss, which in turn allows you to reconcile with your personal life.

Skills like active listening, empathy, curiosity or unconditional acceptance are necessary when facing a successful coaching session.

A solid training in the subject will not only help you to acquire, refresh or improve them, but it will also enable you to apply tools and follow a professional methodology that will allow you to help the person who is on the other side of the screen.

Because the world needs people who love what they do, in D’Arte Human and Business School we prepare you for it. More information about our training offer at darteformacion.es.