Characterization of the profile of professionals working in communication and coaching processes

Abstract

Introduction: The coaching method has shown effectiveness when applied on different modalities and environments. Consisting of different strategies and content, communication is one of the main topics of its training programs, which is a pillar of appropriate and efficient social behaviors and attitudes. Several professionals actively participate in this process, including the Speech-language Pathologist. Objective: To identify and describe the profile of 21 professionals working in coaching processes with a focus on communication. Method: This was a descriptive study carried out through the application of a questionnaire prepared with open and closed questions, in order to survey the contents related to professional training, areas of expertise, training in coaching, the presence of an instructor-speech-language pathologist in training courses, topics on communication included in the training course plans, items of practice in communication and place of professional insertion. Simple descriptive analysis by percentage. Results: The study included professionals with different original backgrounds complemented by specific coaching training, with practical experience in different niches. The contents addressed in this training aim at the adequacy and control of behavior, emotions and, mainly, communication, especially in assertiveness strategies, non-violence and expressiveness, with no instructor-tutors with original training in speech-language pathology,. Conclusion: Further research on this topic is important and necessary, as they promote the specificities of professional activities in coaching processes, including the speech-language pathologists.