Virtual Coaching

Although recent changes in the way we live and work have driven many of the things that we do online, virtual coaching or using video links to coach is not an entirely new concept in our world. It is just another way for coaches to talk to you, which fits in with your individual life and daily modern business routines, whether you are in the office, at home or even in another part of the country or the world!

Video coaching allows you to continue accessing our expertise and support despite being unable to meet in person at the moment. The content, value and benefit of video coaching session remains the same as face to face and sessions are just as meaningful, nothing is lost. Coaches can still ensure a confidential service and have the ability to build rapport, trust and develop effective coaching relationships.

Speaking to you virtually can be an easy, convenient and flexible option, video chats can be scheduled at your convenience, wherever whether that be at home, office or via a mobile device on the go and due to advances in technology, are simple to set up.

The format of the sessions can be whatever suits you best, the traditional course of six regular one hour sessions, shorter, more frequent 'check-in's to keep you focused and on track or a combination of both.

Coaches can also use video chat to offer you a one-off conversation with one of the coaching team to talk through the current situation with COVID-19 and help you navigate your thoughts, feelings and fears without committing to further sessions.

Pauline Smith, Senior Organisational Development Manager said: "We don't mind if you eat your lunch, your cat walks across the screen, your dog has his head on your knee or your children run around in the background, that's the world we are living and working in now and we can still talk!

"If you are an employee who is struggling with any aspect of life, with or working through Covid-19 or a manager who is adjusting to the new ways of working or managing teams remotely and bringing them together, get in touch, we can talk by video call.

For those of you that may not wish to, or don't feel comfortable using the video call option you can always talk by telephone call or even by email, the coaching team are here to help and support you!"

To get in touch please email coaching.team@sunderland.gov.uk