Performance Coaching

At Berea College, we believe that performance is not a destination, but a continuous journey of growth. Performance Coaching is the practice of partnership - it is the ongoing dialogue between a supervisor and an employee designed to unlock potential, remove barriers, and align individual aspirations with the College’s Great Commitments.

Unlike traditional management, which often focuses on past mistakes, coaching is forward-looking. It shifts the conversation from “What went wrong?” to “How can we grow?” By prioritizing coaching, we create a workplace where:

Performance coaching isn’t a separate task to add to your calendar; it’s a mindset that enhances every interaction you have with your team. This framework is beneficial across all types of professional conversations: