Examines how the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, West Yorkshire, UK, has employed freelance life coaches to help local government staff in their careers and general well being.
Provides a description of the nature and benefits of life coaching from the senior occupational health adviser for the council, Susan Gee. Includes comments from two of the life coaches used by the council, Alison Tempest and Lisa Lawton. Quotes employees who have been able to make positive changes to their jobs and lives thanks to receiving life coaching.
Discovers that life coaching can lead to a reduction in sickness absenteeism and a lowering of stress levels among employees.
Highlights a creative and innovative way to help employees to stay well and happy at work.
