Session Description 

Learning Activities

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 may nudge them 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 | The 3 agreements -> clarity & accountability
2 | The overarching agreement
3 | The session agreement
4 | The written agreement

QUESTIONS

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?

KEY POINTS

1 | Discerning the takeaway may take time
2 | Discern what needs to be set aside
3 | Be mindful of the longer term outcome

QUESTIONS

1 | How can YOU create safe space?
2 | What can the CLIENT do?
3 | Are you staying in your lane?

KEY POINTS

1 | Intake forms make setting outcomes easier
2 | Ask people what they hope will be different
3 | Spark ideas without being directive
4 | Ask, say more or name "think, do & feel"

QUESTIONS

1 | What can be done to put client at ease?
2 | What might be a few short term wins?

KEY POINTS

1 | Don't assume that you're on the right course
2 | Check-ins don't take more than 15 seconds
3 | Periodically ask about "safe" space

APPLICATION

1 | What makes it hard to stay on track?
2 | How do you help clients focus?
3 | How do you interject, appropriately?

KEY POINTS

1 | Discomfort is what leads to growth
2 | Create safe space to be uncomfortable
3 | Your discomfort may spill over into sessions

APPLICATION

1 | When do you dream big?
2 | Do your limitations limit others?
3 | Consider "think, do & feel"

KEY POINTS

1 | Give yourself grace - trust the process
2 | Focus on what's present 
3 | Don't let the imposter syndrome sabotage you

APPLICATION

1 | How do you extend grace to clients?
2 | What role does being playful in coaching?
3 | How do you deal with "judging" thoughts?

KEY POINTS

1 | Coaches maintain a bifocal viewpoint
2 | Coaches spark continuous action/reflection
3 | Coaches help clients move beyond inertia
4 | Consider possible next steps for clients

QUESTIONS

1 | What changes your coach more than 1 session?
2 | How enables a client to move beyond familiar?

COACHING FLOW

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?

ROLES

1 | COACH - Trust the process 
2 | CLIENT - Have an issue you care about
3 | OBSERVER - List observations & 1 suggestion

OBSERVATIONS

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

NEXT STEPS

1 | Complete the feedback/assignment form
2 | Review pre-work for next session
3 | Decide where you'll keep our class notes
4 | Start keeping a coaching log
5 | Start making a coaching "client" list
6 | Consider way to invite client to be coached
7 | Memorize ICF's definition of coaching

ASSIGNMENT 1 | What script would you share with a client to reinforce safety?

ASSIGNMENT 2 | Which  of the 5 basic coaching questions might you struggle with?  Why?  

PRE-WORK | Download and read ICF's Code of Ethics document

PRE-WORK | Continue to watch Core Competencies Videos