{"id":8626,"date":"2020-03-12T11:03:40","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T11:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/?p=8626"},"modified":"2020-02-28T21:27:41","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T21:27:41","slug":"what-are-your-clients-influencing-factors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/what-are-your-clients-influencing-factors\/","title":{"rendered":"What are your Client\u2019s Influencing Factors?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether engaging with a new coaching client or continuing with an existing client, there are influencing factors at play.\u00a0 Influencing factors impact options, decisions, and follow-through.\u00a0 Sometimes the influencer is time or money, other times it may be physical health, relationships, culture, diversity and inclusion, trauma, conflict, spirituality, mental health, and\/or more. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8627 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-are-your-Client\u2019s-Influencing-Factors-.jpg\" alt=\"What are your Client\u2019s Influencing Factors?\" width=\"186\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-are-your-Client\u2019s-Influencing-Factors-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-are-your-Client\u2019s-Influencing-Factors--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-are-your-Client\u2019s-Influencing-Factors--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-are-your-Client\u2019s-Influencing-Factors--90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-are-your-Client\u2019s-Influencing-Factors--595x400.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-are-your-Client\u2019s-Influencing-Factors--480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-are-your-Client\u2019s-Influencing-Factors--420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-are-your-Client\u2019s-Influencing-Factors--520x345.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As a coach, how do you effectively create awareness of the influencing factors for the client?\u00a0 How do you become aware of yourself so you can effectively support your client?<\/p>\n<p>To start, get to know your client.\u00a0 There are multiple options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan a \u201cget to know you\u201d session.<\/li>\n<li>Ask your client to share their LinkedIn and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CoachingCertification\/?ref=ts\"> Facebook<\/a> profiles so you can get to know them.<\/li>\n<li>Assessments<\/li>\n<li>Create your own cultural bio and invite them to also.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then, to discover influencing factors, additional steps may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A big-picture exploration of what they want in all areas of their life.<\/li>\n<li>Listening deeply to what is and is not said.<\/li>\n<li>Observation of their responses.<\/li>\n<li>Inquiry when there seems to be more to what they are saying.<\/li>\n<li>A survey or self-evaluation of influencers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Simply being aware that there are influencing factors for everyone seems a basic concept and at the same time is often forgotten or overlooked.\u00a0 Be intentional with your awareness and supporting client awareness.<\/p>\n<p>How do these options fit in the coaching process?\u00a0 An introductory session is a \u201cget to know you\u201d opportunity.\u00a0 Social media profiles can be shared then.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/en\/resources\/assessments\/how-it-works-for-graduates-and-clients.html\">Assessments<\/a> are a tool all of the Center for Coaching Certification graduates have available and use when it serves the client.\u00a0 A cultural bio is smart for coaches to include on their website and can be discussed with clients.\u00a0 The big-picture exploration, listening deeply, observation, and inquiry are taught during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/en\/training\/certified-professional-coach\/program-overview.html\">coaching certification<\/a>.\u00a0 A survey or self-evaluation of influencers is an example of a tool the coach and client can co-create.<\/p>\n<p>The coaching process and awareness of influencers support client success.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether engaging with a new coaching client or continuing with an existing client, there are influencing factors at play.\u00a0 Influencing factors impact options, decisions, and &hellip; 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