{"id":7174,"date":"2017-01-16T15:00:57","date_gmt":"2017-01-16T15:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centerforcoachingcertification.com\/coachingblog\/?p=7174"},"modified":"2022-09-08T19:41:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T19:41:36","slug":"coaching-from-the-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/coaching-from-the-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Coaching from the Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.CoachCert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Betsy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.CoachCert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Betsy.jpg\" alt=\"betsy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Betsy.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Betsy-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Betsy-144x144.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>by Betsy Laughter <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/betsy-laughter\">www.linkedin.com\/in\/betsy-laughter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Becoming a coach is a role many of us are led to after having life experiences that create within us both wisdom and a knowledge of how to approach transitions and challenges with ease and grace.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you do in life there is a reason.\u00a0 Your reason is the heart of what you do and the driving force that will lead toward success.\u00a0 It is imperative we empower our true selves to spill in to our work.\u00a0 Inspirational quotes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.CoachCert.com\/coachingblog\/external-versus-internal-language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">positive language<\/a>, and parables are great tools for ourselves and for coaching.\u00a0 It is the personal application combined with using them as coaches that will show clients we are being genuine in our work with them.<\/p>\n<p>As a coach I want to challenge my clients to think in a positive way to promote equally positive change with a clear commitment.\u00a0 Accept your clients as they are in the moment.\u00a0 Start where they are, begin the process of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.CoachCert.com\/coachingblog\/establishing-trust-in-the-coaching-relationship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">establishing trust<\/a>, and pave a path for progress.\u00a0 Using positive language is a reflection of your belief in your client and the forward focus of coaching.\u00a0 In other words, be positive and use positive, forward thinking language.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that as coaches we are unique.\u00a0 We each offer our own unique value by finding our niche and being self-aware of who we work with best.\u00a0 This will lead to better outcomes for clients and a higher sense of satisfaction for us in our work.\u00a0 I encourage you to reflect on who you truly are as a person and as a coach.\u00a0 Own your passion and gifts, and you will be an amazing coach to those who will benefit the most.<\/p>\n<p>Read more in the full chapter of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/resources\/recommended-reading\/coaching-perspectives-series-by-the-center-for-coaching-certification-and-more.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coaching Perspectives VI<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Betsy Laughter www.linkedin.com\/in\/betsy-laughter Becoming a coach is a role many of us are led to after having life experiences that create within us both &hellip; 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