Your coaching skills can be hugely helpful in all areas of your life. But know where you’re drawing the line between that and being someone’s coach.
COACHING HABITS
Whose Work Is It?
Not jumping into to fix or tell, even when the client seems to be wanting and waiting for that, can be uncomfortable.
Expecting Aha Every Time
So what does client satisfaction look like if we’re not getting the sparks and ahas? Well, for one, they keep coming back.
Talking to Fill the Space
Student coaches wonder, “If I don’t jump in and start talking, then why are they paying me?” Here’s what you gain by holding back.
Watching the Clock
A common habit I’ve observed is for coaches to automatically schedule 60-minute sessions. Where do we get this idea? Likely it’s from a lifetime of experience in other professional settings, where the one-hour meeting or the one-hour (or 50-minute) session are standard. Maybe we think all we can do in a shorter session is just …