COACHING
Definition of Coaching:
Guiding people in their intentional process to grow as a person and develop skills as a leader.
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WHAT IS COACHING?
Working with a coach is usually transformative, so it’s crucial that you understand what to expect when you enter into this very important partnership.
- Safe place to hear your own voice and express your own thoughts and feelings
- Deep dive into yourself to understand how you function, how you are perceived, what you value, what your strengths are, and where you can improve…
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COACHING ATTRIBUTES and PROCESS
The eight coaching attributes demonstrated by exceptional coaches that I strive to embody:
- Credibility
- Empathy and respect…
The coaching process is straight forward and important to understand.
- Meet in person or on phone to Determine Fit. Is the situation one that the coach has competence to address, does the person(s) want to be coached, and are the parties comfortable with one another?
- Define objectives, establish timeframe, set mutual expectations, price, measurement criteria….