Coaching Foundations
A coach:
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Enthusiastically supports the client
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Listens first before acting
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Summarizes and reflects back
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Makes suggestions and gives advice
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Gives another viewpoint on an issue
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Partners with the client on goals to work on
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Respects the client
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Keeps all conversation confidential
A coach does not:
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Make unfounded assumptions
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Talk more than the client
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Tells the client what to do
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Sets goals without client input
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Make the client wrong
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Act as a therapist
Key Themes of the Coaching Relationship:
Trust – Empathy – Validation – Perspective – Support
Guidelines for the Coaching Contract:
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Be authentic
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Be open to possibilities
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Be candid about what is working and what is not working
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Be respectful of appointments
