Virtual Coaching is Inevitable and Effective

The world has changed, and the hybrid workplace with work-from-home opportunities has shifted in-person meetings and events to virtual. Technology enables individuals and teams to work collaboratively remotely. As the world changes, professional coaching has changed and will need to continue to change. Both coaching professionals and their clients have adapted to the circumstances of the times, with more and more utilizing technology tools for coaching sessions. Virtual coaching is a technology-facilitated partnership between a coach and a client to maximize the client's personal and professional potential. Virtual coaching offers added convenience, service, and support benefits over traditional face-to-face coaching, such as accessibility, rapid response to needs, affordability, access to resources, and evaluation. Thoughtfully incorporating virtual coaching has many positive impacts, but that does not mean it is without challenges. It is best to assess the situation, coach/client, and context to determine its best use. Coaching does not have to be face-to-face to be personalized and effective. A skilled coach with virtual coaching competencies can effectively utilize virtual technology to achieve lasting results.