{"id":8461,"date":"2019-09-23T09:03:05","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T09:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/?p=8461"},"modified":"2019-07-31T00:46:30","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T00:46:30","slug":"six-keys-to-building-a-successful-coaching-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/six-keys-to-building-a-successful-coaching-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Keys to Building a Successful Coaching Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Joy Miller <\/em>https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/onlineschools\/<\/a><\/p>\n

There’s no doubt about it: a positive coaching relationship is essential for successful outcomes.<\/p>\n

What key ingredients create a high-quality coaching relationship? \u00a0Is it common interests or likeability? \u00a0Or something more tangible?<\/p>\n

Coaches who understand what’s involved in positive coach-coachee relationships are best-equipped to help guide others on a path towards growth and success. \"Six<\/p>\n

The Six Keys for Coaching Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s explore six essential components that make up a strong relationship skill set for coaches:<\/p>\n

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  1. Trustworthiness<\/strong>: Good coaches build trust with their coachees. They respect them as people, maintain confidentiality, and communicate clearly. This creates a safe space for growth and change.<\/li>\n
  2. Empathy<\/strong>: The best coaches are interested in their coachees and care about their feelings. They show this through both words and body language.<\/li>\n
  3. Honesty<\/strong>: When coaches earn trust, they can share observations; successful coaches confidently engage in difficult conversations.<\/li>\n
  4. Guidance<\/strong>: Through listening and asking questions, the best coaches guide their coachees toward making their own successful decisions.<\/li>\n
  5. Respectability<\/strong>: Exemplary conduct goes a long way. Great coaches are professional and reliable. They’re confident, and humble.<\/li>\n
  6. Integrity<\/strong>: Good coaches can help others improve because they’ve experienced growth in their own lives. They remain willing to change and develop.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Although there is no substitute for coach training<\/a>,coaching certification<\/a>, or advancing your education<\/a>, building stronger relationships is critical to your coaching success.<\/p>\n

    Putting These Six Skills to Work<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Leveraging these skills creates a safe and trusting space that gives the coachee the confidence to do new things and operate outside of their normal comfort zone.<\/p>\n

    Because rapport is the number one indicator of success in a coaching relationship, positive results are highly correlated with a coach\u2019s level of proficiency in these six relationship management competencies.<\/p>\n

    Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Whether you\u2019re seeking ways to improve your coaching style or provide more value to your clients, focusing on these six competencies will help position you for greater success.<\/p>\n

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