A coach often has a multitude of resources. Ideally in their coaching certification they were given access to examples of agreements, questionnaires, time and money …
Effective Goal Setting is a Coaching Tool
While goal setting is often discussed and regularly done, knowing and applying specific techniques enhances results. In the previous blog posts the Meta Programs discussed …
Recognizing Client Focus is a Coaching Tool
The focus of a client in describing goals may actually hinder their success. In Neuro Linguistic Programming the focus is identified as a Meta Program …
Coaching Technique with Language Patterns
Awareness of specific language patterns creates the opportunity for probing and clarifying, which expands client awareness. A coach develops this awareness through study and practice. …
Learning Styles as a Coaching Tool
When a coach is aware of a client’s learning style, the coach is prepared to use words that make sense for the client, blend to …
Powerful Questioning is a Competency and a Coaching Tool
Powerful questioning is an art. In coach training coaches learn how to formulate open, probing, and clarifying questions. Because a single word potentially changes the …
Communication Techniques are Coaching Competencies and Tools
During coaching certification specific communication techniques are taught and practiced. These are essential for coaching effectiveness. The ICF Core Competencies list includes three: listening, clear …
360 Reviews Followed by Coaching Creates Positive Results
When an individual is given the results of a 360, there is often a focus on the negative or a desire to know who said …
Are Assessments a Coaching Tool?
In addition to personality assessments, there are a multitude of tools for assessing. Assessments cover everything from emotional intelligence, relationship intelligence, social intelligence, spiritual intelligence, …
Personality Tools for Coaches
Is it appropriate for a coach to give personality assessments? Most personality assessment tools have a certification process prior to administering the tool. If a …