{"id":8439,"date":"2019-08-29T11:03:47","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T11:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/?p=8439"},"modified":"2019-07-25T02:18:39","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T02:18:39","slug":"coaching-empowers-exploration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/coaching-empowers-exploration\/","title":{"rendered":"Coaching Empowers Exploration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Exploration is the process of discovery and\/or consideration.\u00a0During coaching sessions, the coaching process supports clients to explore. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8440 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Coaching-Empowers-Exploration-.jpg\" alt=\"Coaching Empowers Exploration \" width=\"275\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Coaching-Empowers-Exploration-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Coaching-Empowers-Exploration--300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Coaching-Empowers-Exploration--768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Coaching-Empowers-Exploration--136x60.jpg 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>About Exploration:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coaching sessions are an opportunity for a client to explore their goals, ideas, opportunities, and possibilities; this process is empowered with questions asked by the coach.<\/li>\n<li>As the client explores, the coach partners with the client to define their focus and prioritize plus learn and apply insights.<\/li>\n<li>The coach works with the client to recognize and overcome barriers, consider resources available and wanted, and to solidify buy-in to the value of their success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exploration is Important Because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The exploration process serves to create clarity for the client.<\/li>\n<li>In considering multiple possibilities, the coach empowers open thinking for the client.<\/li>\n<li>Consideration of different possibilities benefits decision making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Considerations for Exploration:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/en\/training.html\">coach training<\/a> covers types of questions and how to formulate questions for effective exploration.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your coach training includes hands-on experience asking questions as a foundation for exploration.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your coach training covers the difference between giving advice and the ability to provide perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practice the coaching process provided in training to explore and list client goals.<\/li>\n<li>Ask questions as the client explores the value of their goals.<\/li>\n<li>When the client explores the ideal outcome of achieving their goals, they create the reality of success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the practicum portion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/en\/training\/certified-professional-coach\/program-overview.html\">coaching certification<\/a>, the exploration based on what a client wants plus exploring their thoughts, reactions, considerations, and more serves them to create meaningful change.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploration is the process of discovery and\/or consideration.\u00a0During coaching sessions, the coaching process supports clients to explore. 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