This paper explores the Mental Toughness model in a coaching process. Mental Toughness, a narrow personality trait, recently emerged as a significant factor in defining and measuring individual’s mind-set and attitude. Authors argue that one of the key elements contributing to building successful coaching rapport with a coachee as well as to set a coachee onto a coaching journey is to understand the mental toughness level of the client. This paper will also explain what Mental Toughness is and its applications to all walks of life.

The article presents the original PERMA model of coaching. Theoretical bases of the model are outlined, i.e. the Authentic Happiness Theory, along with three models devised by Martin Seligman: the pleasant life, the good (committed) life and the meaningful life, as well as his well-being theory formulated later. Authors also refer to the concept of character strengths and virtues introduced by Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman, and propose the application of the classification of character strengths and virtues VIA (Values in Action) in the coaching process based on the PERMA model.

Transference and countertransference, resistance or fantasies usually associated with psychoanalytic terminology. The article describes how works these unconscious processes in the coach-coachee relationship. I present Michael Balint, with his idea of a support group for doctors, in which groups discussed processes transference-countertransference, to serve improve contact and understanding of the problems on the line patient-doctor. Currently with this idea use among therapists and educators. The article shows benefits, how may refer coach participating in the meeting. In addition, I introduce differences between Balint Groups, individual supervisoin and common discussion groups for coaches.

The author of this article attempted to verify the results of a short type of coaching.
The researches, which she conducted at the University of Łódź, concern an influence of a 3 hours session with a career coach on specifying and achieving goals by the students and graduates of the Faculty of Management. Presented exploration shows advantages and threats of a short coaching session.

The paper presents the characteristics of coaching management style. Some substantial dilemmas encountered by the managers who apply the coaching management style have been indicated. The dilemma of being a coach or a mentor, the dilemma related to the manager’s behaviour towards the employee awaiting orders, the dilemma related to applying coaching to employees at the time of electronic communication and the dilemma of applying coaching at work under time pressure have been analysed.

Educational paradigm, as a part of thinking about lifelong education, is permanently inscribed in the reality of current education. More and more excellent methods to support individuals’ development are being sought. This article is an in-depth reflection on the coaching practice area. It is based on the analysis within a case study method. Besides its aim is careful explanation and description of professional competences development process. The outcomes draw the individual’s transformation process according to the concept of “becoming” and process of constructing a new definition of self, which is accessible in three steps.

This publication focuses on a role of motivation in one’s life, regarding both aspects: professional as well as private ones. The author indicates, that each person is motivated differently, and what may be an individual motivator. For her analyse, she uses tool of “Reiss Motivation Profile®”, which is based on 16 basic life moti­vator. The article covers also several examples of use of the tool within organiza­tions.