on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 15:39 by David Krueger MD (not verified)
While a basic technique of Coaching is asking powerful questions and listening deeply together for the answers, Coaches apply different interventions. But a technique shouldn’t become a rule.One principle is: What is needed to further the client’s objective and enable forward movement? Another principle—one that especially distinguished coaching from consulting—is that the client and the client’s story remains the point of reference. Consultants ghostwrite that story; coaches catalyze the client writing his or her own story.Some things we do as coaches to help the client in writing a new story in addition to asking questions:· Endorse We endorse our clients’ concepts, ideas, and insights to empower and reinforce behavior.· Mirror We help their clients see themselves more clearly.· Summarize Summaries validate and integrate information, providing a model to internalize.· Reframe A reframe offers a new perspective by changing the original viewpoint and context. · Brainstorm We have a wealth of experience and ideas that can further discussions of everything from business and marketing to people skills. · Offer ideas and insights Mentor Coaching may include aspects of emotional and social intelligence, including executive presence. · Advise Some forward movement can be a simple suggestion based on the Coach’s experience, or the client’s blind spot or unconscious bias.· Storybust Question or challenge automatic, habitual behavior, or limiting assumptions, especially when there is evidence they don’t work. Often these limiting beliefs are outside conscious awareness.· Give information The client may need guidance toward resources and information.· Train and redirect For example, give a model of how to handle conflict, including communication skills.· Regulate states of mind This powerful strategy, especially for executives, can significantly enhance performance David Krueger MDExecutive Mentor Coachwww.MentorPath.com
Some things we do in addition to asking questions
While a basic technique of Coaching is asking powerful questions and listening deeply together for the answers, Coaches apply different interventions. But a technique shouldn’t become a rule.One principle is: What is needed to further the client’s objective and enable forward movement? Another principle—one that especially distinguished coaching from consulting—is that the client and the client’s story remains the point of reference. Consultants ghostwrite that story; coaches catalyze the client writing his or her own story.Some things we do as coaches to help the client in writing a new story in addition to asking questions:· Endorse We endorse our clients’ concepts, ideas, and insights to empower and reinforce behavior.· Mirror We help their clients see themselves more clearly.· Summarize Summaries validate and integrate information, providing a model to internalize.· Reframe A reframe offers a new perspective by changing the original viewpoint and context. · Brainstorm We have a wealth of experience and ideas that can further discussions of everything from business and marketing to people skills. · Offer ideas and insights Mentor Coaching may include aspects of emotional and social intelligence, including executive presence. · Advise Some forward movement can be a simple suggestion based on the Coach’s experience, or the client’s blind spot or unconscious bias.· Storybust Question or challenge automatic, habitual behavior, or limiting assumptions, especially when there is evidence they don’t work. Often these limiting beliefs are outside conscious awareness.· Give information The client may need guidance toward resources and information.· Train and redirect For example, give a model of how to handle conflict, including communication skills.· Regulate states of mind This powerful strategy, especially for executives, can significantly enhance performance David Krueger MDExecutive Mentor Coachwww.MentorPath.com