The main analogy is that the performance coach needs to be a role model.
Only when he/she shows the same attitudes, behavior and mindset what the performance coach wants to see at the employee, the employee will adapt it. When your sports trainer is not accurate in what he/she practise the mistake will be transferred to the participant.
The analog to a trainer and a performance coaching is
- accountable partnership
- process discipline
- process goals
- planning
- review/ tracking / recording progress
- attitude role modelling
Without a trainer / coach the most people would have achieved less of what they would have reached without a specialist accountability partner who ensures that the agreed process is rigorously followed, and that performance progress is tracked and visible.
There is an investment in an optional service with results that are exponentially better than if the individual or team went without focused and specialist support.
