Coaching is one of those terms that has become so over-used in learning and development circles that it is in danger of becoming de-valued.

Some "coaches" simply offer a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. Some "life coaches" seek to take you on a voyage of self-discovery.  Some "performance coaches" seek to become permanent personal tutors.

Our extensive experience of coaching, in business and with elite athletes, has sharpened our focus. We are very clear about what we offer – personal coaching to improve the performance of individuals.

The Oakwood City approach enables an individual to define and reach specific performance goals. It's as simple as that.

And we don't just offer support to senior executives. There are many people who may benefit from workplace coaching:

• New supervisors or team leaders learning to cope with managing people who have been their colleagues or peers.
• Key individuals whose performance has declined.
• Managers experiencing changing circumstances - or having to implement changes.
• People rising to a new challenge, such as dealing directly with clients or working in an unfamiliar environment.
• Board members who are making major decisions but for whom in-house training is not an option.