

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Memorize ICF's definition of coaching
Describe coaching's unique approach
Explain the 3 coaching agreements
State the 5 basic coaching questions
Invite others into coaching conversations
Describe coaching's unique approach
Explain the 3 coaching agreements
State the 5 basic coaching questions
Invite others into coaching conversations
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
The client is the expert
Clients own their outcomes, choice, results
Coaches draw out a client's wisdom
Coaches follow the client's lead
Coaches stay in their lane
Clients own their outcomes, choice, results
Coaches draw out a client's wisdom
Coaches follow the client's lead
Coaches stay in their lane
CASE STUDIES | PRACTICES
Demonstration: Focus (reinvention)
Practice coaching, client, observer roles
Practice using core competencies
Learn to debrief coaching sessions
List strengths & growth opportunities
Practice coaching, client, observer roles
Practice using core competencies
Learn to debrief coaching sessions
List strengths & growth opportunities
TRAINING RESOURCES

KEY POINTS
1 | If there's no change, you're not coaching
2 | Change shows up in the "4As"
3 | Coaching focus on the present & future
4 | Coaches are part of a larger ecosystem

QUESTIONS
1 | How do you create safe space?
2 | What questions point to new pathways?
3 | Where is "stickiness" showing up?


KEY POINTS
1 | Coaching names the goal & the gap
2 | Coaches disrupt self-limitations
3 | Nudge people toward transformation
4 | Help clients name "what's present"

QUESTIONS
1 | How can a coach infuse hope in a client?
2 | Coaches help define reality
3 | Coaches look for what helps or hinders

KEY POINTS
1 | Coaches help clients "reframe"
2 | Coaches build on past patterns fo success
3 | Coach help clients learn from the past
4 | Coaches pay attention, using all senses

QUESTIONS
1 | What assumptions are being surfaced?
2 | Which attitudes need shifting?
3 | What approaches have been tried?
4 | Which actions nudge people forward?

KEY POINTS
1 | Coaches are partners/co-creators
2 | Coaches disrupt norms & assumptions
3 | Coaches help clients become inspired
4 | Coaches look for roadblocks & potential

QUESTIONS
1 | How can a coach limit a client's potential?
2 | Do you believe in your clients' potential?

KEY POINTS
1 | Coaches help clients achieve goals quicker
2 | Coaches spark continuous action/reflection
3 | Coaches help clients build capacities
4 | Clients pay for quicker/better results

QUESTIONS
1 | How do you help clients identify their needs?
2 | How can you draw out a clients wisdom?







KEY POINT | SYNERGY
1 | Synergy in expectations & outcomes
2 | Sets a benchmark to review
3 | Creates talking points for improvement

QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS
1 | How do you know if there's a good fit?
2 | What are some coaching "red flags?"
3 | Are you a good fit for each other?
4 | Why are agreements important?



KEY POINT | ACCOUNTABILITY
1 | Customize your agreement
2 | Share the Code of Conduct
3 | Archive & review agreement

QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS
1 | Why do agreements increase impact?
2 | When would you send Code of Ethics?
3 | Consider "think, do & feel"

KEY POINT | TRUST THE PROCESS
1 | What do you wish to talk about?
2 | What do you want to take away?
3 | Are we still taking about what matters to you?
4 | What will you do (next steps?)
5 | Who will hold you accountable?
6 | What can support your next steps?
7 | What did you find most helpful today?
QUESTIONS TO ADDRESS
1 | COACH - Trust the process
2 | CLIENT - Have an issue you care about
3 | OBSERVER - Affirm & suggest

KEY POINT | BE PROACTIVE
1 | Share a key learning or insight
2 | Name a skill/technique to model
3 | Ask a question

ITEMS TO DISCUSS
1 | Complete the feedback/assignment form
2 | Review pre-work for next session
3 | Where will you keep your class notes?

SESSION 101 | ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENT 1 | Describe what coaching is to a friend or client
ASSIGNMENT 2 | Describe how you'd invite people to be coached
PRE-WORK | Read Chapter 2 of Coaching School Manual before Session 102
PRE-WORK | Watch Core Competencies Videos before Session 102
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