In the previous log the Staircase to Success analogy gave a brief description of the coaching relationship. What follows now is a deeper exploration by …
The Steps in a Coaching Relationship
Stairway to Success Analogy of a Coaching Relationship
The analogy of building a staircase aligned to building a coaching relationship is a tool for the client and the coach to use as they …
Long-term Implications of a Coaching Culture
Imagine the impact of a culture where people focus on the future, are positive and proactive, and believe in empowering individual awareness and choice! The …
Empower Independence
The idea of empowering independence seems a good one. The challenge is doing it effectively. Consider what happens in the workplace: ideally the people inside …
You’re not coaching, you’re just telling stories!
By Randy Kesterson, www.RandyKesterson.com During the twenty years I have worked at the Vice President level, my role has included the call to coach members …
Coaching Techniques for Focus and Motivation
During coaching certification, the class on focus and motivation is amazing in terms of the awareness of how people think and as a result act. …
Coaching Questions for a Coaching Culture
Powerful questioning is both art and science, and involves open, probing, and clarifying questions. Because a single word potentially changes the meaning and the direction of …
Listening is Essential in a Coaching Culture
Listening is one of the most important tasks to excel in: really hearing what is said and at the same time what is really meant, …
Power of Silence – a Tool for a Coaching Culture
Silence is an important tool in conversations generally and in coaching it is essential. Coach training teaches the power of silence. Think about it this …
Coaching Language for a Coaching Culture
Is coaching language a science or an art? Yes! In other words, based on research and experience, it is both. Word choice makes a difference. Consider …