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A Guide to Effective Coaching

Following Up After A Coaching Session With Your Employee/Direct Reports It is often said that the real work of coaching happens after a coaching session.That's when you and your direct report actually put your conversation into practice after all. As a manager how do you make sure to follow up appropriately?And how do you know whether your coaching is working? Align expectations for follow up observe signs of growth.Continually assess how your direct report is doing by keeping an eye on his/her performance,however informally. Check in directly.Employees can get stuck between sessions;a new behavior may not work as hoped,or they may get frustrated with the ups and downs of the learning process. A simple check-in can get them unstuck and moving forward again.Initiate these as you've planned,but also consider instituting an open door policy that encourages your direct reports to come to you if they have questions. Communicate impact.As you see your direct report begin to change and grow,communicate the impact of his growth to him explicitly:It may be harder for him/her to see. Focus on the relationship.As you work with your direct report,continue to foster an environment of openness and willingness to learn.If you sense a shift in the relationship,a decline in trust,or hesitation toward openness,it may be time to check in explicitly on what he/she is thinking and feeling after your conversations. Credit:Pam Krulitz & Nina Bowman

Are you ready to take your personal or professional life to the next level by hiring a coach? Great news! Forbes Coaches Council has put together a list of 18 of the best questions, a coach may ask you during your Chemistry session. These questions will help you prepare for your conversations and find the coach that's right for you. It will give you food for thought as to what a good coach may ask you when you 1st meet them. #Kokuahub is honored to be included in this knowledgeable panel of coaches. Get ready for some great conversations and find the coach that suits your purpose for now. #coaching #trust #relationship

Are you ready to start your journey with a coach? #Forbes have selected 18 of the top questions provided by their select coach counsel. #KokuaHub are pleased to be included again. This is a great resource list of questions you can expect from any of our coaches, when you kick off the new engagement! When you are ready to search for a coach who fits best with your or your company’s requirements, please DM us: Help@KokuaHub.com. We are a global hub of internationally certified coaches. #coaching #leadership #teamcoaching

How to Avoid a One-Size-Fits All Approach to Coaching   Read this blog from the Core Strengths team to learn an uncomplicated framework for coaching conversations when there isn't much time to personalize the discussion. If there are things in it that resonate with you please contact me ;-)

This article highlights some of the benefits of coaching. I'm happy to offer a complimentary discovery session to anyone looking for a coach. https://lnkd.in/efSMF-wK

When coaching and training doesn't work! When we get stuck and look for ways to move forward, we tend to focus on 'What' we need to do. What is the intellectual understanding of the approach. Whether this is to tasks, the ways we communicate, our ability to assess or ways to lead others. This matters for sure and it is a key part of development. The 'What' cannot sit in isolation though. We need also to consider and act on the 'How' of personal change. An example. Jim is an experienced sales director and he attends a communication skills training course. In the course Jim learns about the value of listening. He understands the benefits for the other party in the conversation. He understands he can use listening to help the other person feel understood and valued and that this means he is better pleaced to influence them. He understands what good listening looks like and feels like...i.e. the slight discomfort of silence, the open questions he can use before going quiet to drive more revealing information, how this can increase rapport and reveal useful information. Jim knows what to do yet it is not enough he needs to understand when coaching and training doesn't work. The difficult for Jim is though that he is he likes to hear himself speak to fill silences, he likes to contribute to conversations, he likes to offer value to others. He has always been this way. Jim is experienced and successful, and he knows a lot about his industry. For Jim this means engaging in better listening is trying to change an ingrained behaviour. While he is aware that there is additional value in the new approach, and that he can build faster connections and learn more about his clients he cannot help but do what he has always done. It is habitual for him to talk up and offer his ideas. If Jim wants to benefit more fully from the personal development his organisation is offering him there are other things he needs to work on beyond just knowing what to do. So what is missing from his learning journey? Jim needs also to understand the principles of changing and building new habits until it becomes second nature like brushing his teeth in the morning. So what does it take to embed a new positive habit of any sort having understood what we need to do? There are four ingredients: Intent, Repetition, Regularity, and Review. Further what will be even more powerful for Jim is if he adopts a highly intentional mode of certainty around his plan. "I will work harder to listen to others so that they feel understood and open up to me" To make coaching and training work we need to fully embrace the process behind behavioural change. We must make ourselves and our employees accountable for embedding new habits and behaviours or the time/money the investment in coaching/training will not give us the return we hope for. Follow the quick link below to read this article in full. https://lnkd.in/erAN48yJ

How many of these coaching styles were you aware of?

As part of a chemistry session, or while contracting during a coaching session, a coach may ask, 'what is your understanding of coaching?'. This great coaching question seeks to achieve several important objectives. Clarification of Expectations 📚 By asking this question, a coach aims to understand the client's preconceptions and expectations about coaching. It helps set the stage for a shared understanding between the coach and the client. Tailoring the Coaching Approach 🔍 People come to coaching with diverse experiences and interpretations of what coaching entails. The coach's question allows them to tailor their approach based on the client's existing knowledge and beliefs. This customisation helps make the coaching experience more relevant and effective. Building a Foundation of Trust 🏗 The question encourages open communication and transparency. It establishes a foundation of trust by demonstrating that the coach values the client's perspective and wants to align with their expectations. Exploring Personal Goals 🥅 The client's understanding of coaching often reflects their personal goals and motivations. By delving into this understanding, the coach gains insights into what the client hopes to achieve through the coaching process. Promoting Self-Reflection 🤳 The question encourages the client to reflect on their own understanding of coaching. This self-reflection can be a valuable aspect of the coaching process, as it prompts the client to articulate their thoughts and feelings, fostering a deeper level of awareness. Creating a Collaborative Environment 👊 Coaching is a collaborative partnership. By asking this question, the coach emphasises that both parties contribute to the coaching relationship. It sets the tone for a cooperative effort in which the client's input is highly valued. Overall, asking about the client's understanding of coaching is a strategic and foundational step in the coaching process. You can find out more about the coaching I can provide, and book a free no obligation chemistry session at www.enigmacoaching.co.uk #GreatCoachingQuestion #Coaching #ChemistrySession #Contracting

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