When taking notes during a coaching session, if the notes are on a company-owned computer is the information confidential? No. If the notes are sent …
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What If the Client’s Solution is Bad?
OK – push back here – who decides if it is a bad answer? Also, who decides whether a bad answer is worth the learning …
QUESTIONNAIRES IN COACHING
During coach training it is incredibly valuable to have questionnaires for use during coaching sessions for several reasons: it provides concrete examples of how to …
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 5
What if the group or team you are coaching is in conflict? Coaches often work with groups or teams inside of businesses or organizations. Conflict …
Qualitative Measures Create Quantitative Outcomes
In the last post the application of soft skills, or the qualitative outcomes, was defined as a means for achieving quantitative outcomes. To further support …
Coach Training: Move Past Obstacles for the Rewards
In the last blog post, examples of goals for coach training were provided followed by obstacles for maximizing the training. Now consider options for moving …
Obstacles to Maximize Coach Training
Whether you are starting a coach training class or have completed one, an important step to maximize your learning is to consider your goals, …
Effort Pays Dividends at Each Stage for Coaching
Becoming a coach, coaching effectively, client success, and building a business all call for engagement and effort. The best part of engaging and investing the …