For the past 11 weeks this blog has focused on internal coaching programs. Now, in this last post, is a list of best practices for …
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Coaching Program Assessment and Adjustment
Effective planning and engagement are an excellent foundation for a coaching program. To support ongoing success and sustainability, plan to assess the coaching program process …
Coaching Program Steps to Help Create Rapport for Coaching Success
The greatest indicator of success in a coaching relationship is rapport between the coach and the client. While this is developed between the coach and …
Coaching Process
In the previous blog post, model and process definitions were applied to coaching. The model of how the coaching relationship works was described. Now the …
Coaching Model
One thing that is interesting in reference to a coaching model is defining a model as compared to process. Dictionary.com includes “a standard or example …
Focus of Coaching and Flexibility
For an internal coaching program, discuss in advance whether the coaching conversations are only about job goals and skill development or also provide for discussing …
Boundaries in a Company Coaching Program
Establishing boundaries for coaches, coachees, and the constituency in your coaching program is smart. One effective tool for doing this is an FAQ section in …
Trust in the Confidentiality of a Coaching Relationship
The number one indicator of success in a coaching relationship is the rapport between the coach and the client. Effective rapport building requires establishing trust. …
Politics with an Internal Coaching Program
While there is wide-spread growth and use of coaching, there is also a lack of understanding of coaching and the bottom-line impact of providing coaching. …
Conflicts of Interest in Coaching
From the International Coach Federation, ICF, Code of Ethics in Section 2 under Conflicts of Interest it says, “As a coach: 9) I will seek …