There is a big difference between being told what to do and figuring out what to do. While sometimes people say they want to be …
Coaching on Action Steps
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Coach Training for a Different Approach to Planning and Goal Setting
A coach works with the client to plan the relationship and what the client wants to accomplish through coaching – their goals. This is where …
Creating Awareness
One of the unsung powers of coaching is the awareness that is created. As a norm, we are accustomed to being told and in turn …
Powerful Coaching Questions
What are the different types of questions? Closed – Can be answered with one word or a short phrase. Closed questions limit the space for …
Clear, Direct Coaching Language
Many of us have been taught language that was intended to be polite and in reality it often lacks clarity. For example using “we” when …
Coach Training Enhances Listening Skills
Listening is a gift. How often has someone really listened and understood you? Chances are the answer is not often enough. Given the value of …
Creating Trust in Coaching
How does a client decide to trust a coach? Put yourself in that place of deciding whether to trust someone, and reflect on how you …
Agreement Examples from Coaching Certification
During coaching certification, the process for establishing the coaching agreement is discussed. It starts with a conversation on what coaching is and what it is …
Book Review of Executive Coaching for Results: The Definitive Guide to Developing Organizational Leaders by Brian O Underhill and Kimcee McAnally
This book addresses coaching – starting with explaining the purpose and usage, then moving into specific application along with support for making the case for …
The Match: Client and Executive Coach
The number one indicator of success in a coaching relationship is the rapport between the coach and the client. The rapport means the client fully …