The Adoption of Observation Technique in Coaching Process

Adedayo Ogunleye*
Adedayo Ogunleye Business Coaching Academy (AOBC Academy), Oyo, Nigeria.
Periodicity:April - June'2025

Abstract

This research paper studies the impact of observation techniques in coaching processes in sports, business, and educational settings. In a mixed-methods design, qualitative data through interviews and quantitative data through surveys were collected from a sample of 50 coaches and 100 coachees to conduct both textual and talking analysis along with statistical quantification of the results. The paper illustrates that observation technique contributes considerably to the optimization of feedback mechanisms in the forms of objective, specific, and actionable insights that positively impact coachees' performance and self-awareness at the same time. From another perspective, the technique also strongly promotes the coach-coachee relationship. More specifically, the challenges of building relationship trust, empathy, and open communication can be greatly facilitated by coachability in observation. Although time and resource constraints and coachees' initial resistance to observation can be seen as the regular barriers to coaching effectiveness, relevant case studies are embedded into the paper to convey practical strategies to tackle those barriers. The research paper finally concludes that while the observation technique in coaching is powerful in nature, a careful plan and allocation of resources and environmental phenomena are required to successfully sustain and leverage the benefits. Implications for practice and further research directions are then presented to help optimize the impact of observation techniques in the coaching context.

Keywords

Observation Techniques, Coaching Process, Feedback Optimization, Performance Improvement, Relationship Building.

How to Cite this Article?

Ogunleye, A. (2025). The Adoption of Observation Technique in Coaching Process. i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, 18(4), 39-54.

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