Individual Barriers
• Not seen as valuable or ‘fluffy’ approach
• Time available outside of normal working day is limited
• Seen as a performance management tool
• Having to find the answers for themselves maybe perceived as a negative – Some people are us to just being told
• Highlighting something that the individual may want to keep hidden
Operational issues
• Time required to attend coaching sessions
• Seen as an alternative to having ‘difficult conversations’
• Funding for coaching
Organisational issues
• The organisations might not be ready for a coaching culture
• People will start to challenge aspects of their role, their leader and organisations
• No grasp of its value
• Other pressures are a priority
• Cost to train people as coaches