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 …
Creating Awareness
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 …
Coaching Presence
The coaching competency of presence sounds simple because of course the coach is present. Presence goes much deeper than physically being there — it includes …
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 …
Coach Training on Ethics a Must
Ethics are often assumed to be in place both as a personal framework and as an expected thing with professionals. Remember that even ethical individuals …
Maximizing Outcomes in Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching is a big investment. When using an executive coach you can maximize the potential with intentional awareness, engagement, and processes. Doing this involves …
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 …