coaching process 3

Reflections

Looking at the overall coaching techniques and models, what do you think are the benefits of having a coaching model or set of tools to use when coaching?

A model is an overview of the coaching process and has a number of benefits for the coach and prospective coachee. For the coach it reflects what he or she is actually doing in the coaching sessions. It gives me an overall direction and process. A model allows the coach and coachee to see the 'Big Picture'. It is helpful to use a visual or acronym etc. In doing so, the coaching model can be used for a range of marketing purposes including the business card, web site, welcome pack etc

How would you use the tools or models in a coaching session?

The coaching process gives detail to the set of tools that have been highlighted in the coaching model. This set of tools gives a coach strategies (the 'how') to move the client forward in any given situation. Obviously, it's not simply a matter of having the tools but knowing how to use them and in particular WHEN we should use them. This suite of tools needs to be organic - we need to grow and in doing so we'll develop and add to our tools.

After a session a coach can reflect on the issues that have been raised and deliberately plan an appropriate tool to help the client in the following session.

Consider how you would use specific tools effectively. At what stage of the process would you find particular tools the most useful?

It is situational and the following is simply a model.

At the beginning of the process I would use tools that would help the client align clients values to their goals: value-based goals. This may be a list of word prompts or visuals. There would be significant questions and listening and truthful feedback including different perspectives. At this stage it is also possible to challenge the client to reach for goals they haven't even thought possible.
Once the goals have been clarified, enthusing will help drive a client commitment. This commitment will also be reinforced in subsequent sessions by celebrating successes. Along the ups and downs of the journey power tools will be utilised as and when required.