{"id":3929,"date":"2013-04-12T06:03:26","date_gmt":"2013-04-12T06:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centerforcoachingcertification.com\/coachingblog\/?p=3929"},"modified":"2022-09-18T18:37:20","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T18:37:20","slug":"learning-styles-as-a-coaching-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/learning-styles-as-a-coaching-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Styles as a Coaching Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a coach is aware of a client\u2019s learning style, the coach is prepared to use words that make sense for the client, blend to the client’s pace, and empower the client with a full exploration of their goals.<\/p>\n

Specifically, a visual learner uses and more readily understands language that incorporates visual terminology.\u00a0 Visual learners speak at a fast pace. \u00a0An auditory learner is most comfortable with words that relate to what they hear.\u00a0 Auditory learners use a rhythmic and steady pace of speech.\u00a0 A kinesthetic learner relates to language around feelings and sensations.\u00a0 Kinesthetic learners speak slowly.<\/p>\n

A coach learns to identify learning style for enhanced communication and exploration during coach training<\/a>.\u00a0 Then, with practice, the coach matches language preferences and rate of speech so that the client understands easily and is also more comfortable communicating openly.<\/p>\n

The visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles are also a powerful tool for client awareness of what their goals mean to them which supports their follow-through.\u00a0 When a coach asks the client to describe their ideal outcome fully using all three learning styles, then the client fully explores what they want; describing their ideal outcome visually, auditorilly, and kinesthetically means it becomes more real and more easily achievable for the client.\u00a0 This enhances buy-in and motivation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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