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Series 2 Ep 2: Dr Andrea Kilpatrick

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November 07, 2024•2 min read

SERIES 2 - Episode 2:

A New Take on Internal Coaching: A Game-Changer for Organisational Development

In this episode Rachel is joined by Dr Andrea Kilpatrick. Andrea has recently helped set up and run an internal coaching programme for a financial services organisation. The coaching model Andrea and Rachel discuss offers a wide range of benefits. The insights uncovered are not only valuable for coaches and organisations considering this approach but also for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of professional development.

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ABOUT DR ANDREA KILPATRICK

Andrea is a highly experienced executive coach who works with senior leaders across a variety of sectors. Alongside her individual work with leaders, Andrea Kilpatrick has an impressive track record of working with teams and groups, both at London Business School, Cranfield School of Management and with several corporate organisations. She has recently helped set up and run an internal coaching programme for a financial services organisation.

Email: andrea@kilpatrickexecutivecoaching.com

Website: www.kilpatrickexecutivecoaching.com

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TOP TIPS SUMMARY

It seems like this coaching offering has significant benefits for the clients, their organisation and the coach.
The organisation can demonstrate a consistent, high quality coaching offering for their employees to support their well-being and performance.
The organisation and coaching clients benefit from the experience and broad perspective the coaches bring from their private practice, but also know that the coach understands their organisation well.
This isn't a permanent arrangement, so it can be adapted and scaled up or down according to need.
The clients can be assured of the independence of the coaching and of confidentiality.
The scale of the coaching and its consistency, alongside the alignment between the organisation and the coaches, enhances the overall impact of the coaching.
The coaches and the organisation can co-create the structure of this offering, and the coach has a consistent source of work and time to fully understand the organisation.
Coach admin is reduced as the organisation takes some of that on and the work takes place on site.
Coaches can work together and share experience and support one another. They can have shared supervision.
However, all of this is only possible if there is real commitment to this offering from senior stakeholders and clear communication by them to the organisation. It takes time and skill to establish this offering from both the coach and the organisation, and significant financial investment on the organisation's part.