When participating in a coach training program, what is the biggest challenge to learning how to coach effectively? The answer comes from 10 years of …
Challenges to Learning Coaching
Code of Ethics
Coaching Techniques as Tools
During coach training so many different techniques and tools are covered that there is information overload. Often participants grasp some of it; they review their …
STORIES, ANALOGIES, METAPHORS
The International Coaching Federation publishes a full description of Core Competencies for coaches. Within the information on the competency of Direct Communication it says: “Uses …
Visual Diagramming in Coaching
Before beginning as a coach, the preparation includes developing competencies, learning the ethics, and creating a process for engaging with a client. Often time people …
Assessment Tools in Coaching
Interesting dilemma: coaches do not assess or diagnose. So how do assessments fit with coaching? Sometimes coaches also serve as a consultant or as someone …
Coaching Challenges and Solutions 12
What if the stated goal is one a client is ambivalent about? Sometimes companies hire a coach for an employee and that employee is on …
Coaching Challenges and Solutions 11
What if the client blames everyone else? When coaching, the challenge is to shift the focus of the conversation to the future objectives of the …
Coaching Challenges and Solutions 10
Coaches focus on how the client is best served. Sometimes this happens through a coach exploring options for different professional services with the client. Other …
Coaching Challenges and Solutions 9
What if the client would be better served by a therapist? The first challenge with this question is that coaches are not trained to diagnose …
Coaching Challenges and Solutions 4
What if a coaching client is dealing with conflict? Conflict provides an opportunity for creating understanding and creative brainstorming of solutions. The key is how …