Cathy Liska Out-spoken and people-focused, the Celebrator is very social and optimistic.
Kim is an idea person and the company was benefiting from her creativity and enthusiasm. When it came to follow-through, Kim was bored and dropped the ball. Kim hired a coach to help with planning and follow-through. The coach, hearing about Kim’s concerns and interest in a coach, recognized Kim’s style and worked with Kim accordingly.
Tips for Recognizing the Celebrator:
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Gregarious
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Sense of humor
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Creative thinking
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Risk-taker
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Think out loud
Tips for Coaching the Celebrator:
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Appreciate them and have a sense of humor
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Ask at the beginning for permission to interrupt and refocus during coaching sessions
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Give them time to talk it through
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Ask their process for managing flexibility and accountability
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Ask for goals that are a stretch
The coach gave Kim time to share ideas. The coach asked Kim to describe successful outcomes for each of the ideas. After Kim identified the value of success and believed in the possibilities, the coach worked with Kim to list what it would take and where deadlines would make a difference. The coach asked Kim which tasks could be delegated and which were important for Kim to do. Kim asked the coach to serve as the accountability partner during implementation. Kim developed new habits, and experienced the thrill of following through to success.
