{"id":7324,"date":"2017-03-13T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T09:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centerforcoachingcertification.com\/coachingblog\/?p=7324"},"modified":"2023-03-29T15:57:58","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:57:58","slug":"listen-intentionally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/listen-intentionally\/","title":{"rendered":"Listen Intentionally"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"listen-intentionally-blog\"<\/a>By Pete Liska <\/em>https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/peteliska\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

With and when intentionally listening, the focus is on the speaker, not the listener.\u00a0 The ideal goal is to concentrate on what others, or clients are saying. \u00a0This means moving past your own similar experiences and your own thoughts to focus on how they are thinking and perceiving.\u00a0 Be aware<\/a> of how they say it and what they are not saying too.\u00a0 By intentionally listening, you are connecting with the speaker.\u00a0\u00a0 Coaching sessions start by asking the client if they\u2019re in a quiet area and free from distractions.\u00a0 Well, as the coach, you too must be free from distractions so you can give your all to the client.\u00a0 This way you connect with and listen to the client in a meaningful way, with a purpose.<\/p>\n

Intentionally listening means you listen for understanding, to keep in the moment, and moving forwards with the client.\u00a0\u00a0 When you are intentionally listening, you become aware of the words, phrases, and verbal behaviors of the client.\u00a0 When intentionally listening, it will allow you the opportunity to be able to rephrase what the client is saying both to clarify and to help the client hear his or her thoughts, or words to help them continue their journey moving forward.\u00a0 When intentionally listening, being able to recognize what the client is saying and what it means to them is powerful in helping your client become successful.<\/p>\n

The Center for Coaching Certification\u2019s Certified Professional Coach (CPC)<\/a> coach training includes a class on communication.\u00a0 Intentional listening is one component of the communication class.\u00a0 Listening skills for a coach is a huge component of coaching.\u00a0 Having the basics of the different listening components of communication helps both you and the client as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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