What is coaching and what are the four core elements of coaching?

Coaching is a training and development method in which an experienced and knowledgeable person is formally called upon to help another person develop insights and techniques pertinent to the accomplishment of their job and improvement of their job performance. It is a one-to-one learning and development intervention that consists of four core elements: the formation and maintenance of a helping relationship between the coach and coachee; a formally defined coaching agreement or contract that includes personal development goals and objectives; providing the coachee with tools, skills, and opportunities for growth and development; and the fulfillment of the agreement and achievement of the objectives.