{"id":4729,"date":"2013-11-20T06:03:02","date_gmt":"2013-11-20T06:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centerforcoachingcertification.com\/coachingblog\/?p=4729"},"modified":"2022-09-16T19:37:47","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T19:37:47","slug":"evaluating-cc7-direct-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/evaluating-cc7-direct-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"Evaluating CC7 Direct Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id=\"_x0000_t75\" coordsize=\"21600,21600\" o:spt=\"75\" o:preferrelative=\"t\" path=\"m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe\" filled=\"f\" stroked=\"f\">\n<v:stroke joinstyle=\"miter\"\/>\n<v:formulas>\n<v:f eqn=\"if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0\"\/>\n<v:f eqn=\"sum @0 1 0\"\/>\n<v:f eqn=\"sum 0 0 @1\"\/>\n<v:f eqn=\"prod @2 1 2\"\/>\n<v:f eqn=\"prod @3 21600 pixelWidth\"\/>\n<v:f eqn=\"prod @3 21600 pixelHeight\"\/>\n<v:f eqn=\"sum @0 0 1\"\/>\n<v:f eqn=\"prod @6 1 2\"\/>\n<v:f eqn=\"prod @7 21600 pixelWidth\"\/>\n<v:f eqn=\"sum @8 21600 0\"\/>\n<v:f eqn=\"prod @7 21600 pixelHeight\"\/>\n<v:f eqn=\"sum @10 21600 0\"\/>\n<\/v:formulas>\n<v:path o:extrusionok=\"f\" gradientshapeok=\"t\" o:connecttype=\"rect\"\/>\n<o:lock v:ext=\"edit\" aspectratio=\"t\"\/>\n<\/v:shapetype><v:shape id=\"_x0000_s1027\" type=\"#_x0000_t75\" style='position:absolute; 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how something is said makes a difference.\u00a0 Language tools are essential for this competency.\u00a0 These include the ability to adjust to the client\u2019s language, their personality, and their learning style.\u00a0 It means knowing specific words that are ineffective and words that work well.\u00a0 Application of the direct communication competency also involves inviting direct communication from the client.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.CoachCert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/cc7b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.CoachCert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/cc7b.jpg\" alt=\"cc7b\" width=\"193\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/cc7b.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/cc7b-54x60.jpg 54w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/a>If a coach communicates in a round-about way, then they will fail this competency at any level.\u00a0 If the coach softens what they are saying, says too much, or explains their questions then they have limited skill with this competency.\u00a0 If the coach limits the client\u2019s participation, fails to flex to their language and style, or follows their own thinking then they will fail the higher levels of the competency evaluation.<\/p>\n<p>Direct communication in coaching honors and respects both the coach and the client.\u00a0 It means the coach is asking instead of telling, focused on the future, and succinctly saying what they really mean.\u00a0 It invites open dialogue and enhances the value of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coaching.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coaching<\/a> conversation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Direct communication requires accurately evaluating and interpreting multiple sources of information.\u00a0 For example, an awareness of the client\u2019s intended meaning, learning style, and personality is &hellip; 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