We know that trust is essential in coaching, but can you define it? The concept is deceptively simple, and its meaning becomes murkier the deeper we delve. John Blakey explains why trustworthiness is a much more valuable concept

Coaching professional bodies are unanimous in their agreement that trust is essential for an effective coaching relationship. But what exactly is trust? What is the coach’s role in building it and what is the client’s role? How can we get a tighter grip on this slippery concept so that we improve the quality of trust in our relationships? Of...