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 …
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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. …
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 …
Understanding the Power of the Coaching Process
Remember times when you have been shut down and frustrated? Remember telling someone what you wanted to no avail? Remember being asked for advice, giving …
A Coaching Culture Enhances Lives
As a parent, imagine assigning specific chores for your son or daughter. Without coaching skills, you tell them what you want done and how to …
Coaching a Project Manager
For example, a coaching client was responsible for overseeing a specific project. One of the managers on the project was simply uninterested in completing their …
Reflection
In the examples shared in this blog series, the client in the story moved through many phases and worked in many areas of their life. …
Coaching to Develop Workplace Strategies
This blog series continues with the client in the story preparing for her new job. In preparation for this, I reflected on the balance between …
Coaching to Prepare for Negotiating
After working through the possibilities of her job offers and making her decision, Katrina wanted to work on negotiating her best deal. Per our initial …