{"id":8287,"date":"2019-04-01T09:03:25","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T09:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/?p=8287"},"modified":"2019-03-15T13:57:39","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T13:57:39","slug":"using-coaching-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/using-coaching-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Coaching Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Through the story of one client, this blog series demonstrates the application of various tools and techniques from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/en\/training.html\">coach training<\/a>.\u00a0 The client in this story is a blend of multiple clients with personal information changed to protect their privacy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Client:\u00a0 <\/strong>After being downsized or rightsized with several different companies, Katrina was discouraged.\u00a0 She was divorced, in her late forties, living in a caretaker\u2019s room on an estate in exchange for watching the house, and completely unsure of her next steps.\u00a0 A friend recommended coaching and Katrina called. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7509 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/be-clear-on-coaching-services-2.jpg\" alt=\"Using Coaching Techniques\" width=\"246\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/be-clear-on-coaching-services-2.jpg 1406w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/be-clear-on-coaching-services-2-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/be-clear-on-coaching-services-2-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/be-clear-on-coaching-services-2-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/be-clear-on-coaching-services-2-93x60.jpg 93w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Starting the Coaching Relationship<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ensuring that coaching made sense for Katrina and that I was a good match started with an introductory session.\u00a0 Katrina had the opportunity to experience coaching and determine her own comfort level both with me and with the coaching process.\u00a0When the session was complete, Katrina shared that it was very interesting to her that instead of telling her what to do, I asked her what she wants and her thoughts on moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>Because Katrina and I both determined we were a good match, we moved into reviewing the Code of Ethics and Coaching Agreement.\u00a0Given Katrina\u2019s circumstances, we chose to work together with Katrina paying a minimal fee until she was employed again. \u00a0In addition to coaching, we discussed possible training and\/or consulting as additional service options.<\/p>\n<p>In the introductory session, Katrina identified her immediate focus as building her confidence and figuring out her direction.\u00a0Because of this desire, we explored how to start working together.<\/p>\n<p>As this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/\">blog<\/a> series continues, we will apply tools, techniques, and processes learned during coaching certification.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Through the story of one client, this blog series demonstrates the application of various tools and techniques from coach training.\u00a0 The client in this story &hellip; 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