Basic Rules of Coaching Flashcards
Coaching should focus on the performers’ ____, _____ and ____?
Coaching should focus on the performer’s goals, hopes and curiosities.
What are the six purposes of coaching?
The six purposes of coaching are to : Improve performer coachability Help the performer get unstuck Enhance performer self awareness Facilitate performer breakthroughs Build performer skills Help create and implement performer plans for action
When is coaching considered successful?
Coaching is successful when performers are successful in attaining their goals.
Why do most performers seek coaching?
Performers seek coaching because it works for them and is a great use of their time.
Is it important to use one particular coaching process?
False. Using a particular coaching process is not critical but most processes incorporate the elements of relationship building, contracting, goal setting, having conversations, action planning and follow up.
Why do coaches need to understand adult learning theory?
Adults learn differently from children, and coaches need to understand adult learning theory to enable their performers to build skills and realize their potential growth.
Why do coaches need to know how to help performers change?
To help performers change, coaches need to understand how people transition.
What does CBWA stand for?
CBWA means coaching by walking around and is a great way for coaches to assist with ad hoc or short term challenges.
What do coaches need to know in relation to dialogue?
Coaching occurs in conversation, and coaches need to become masters of creating great dialogue.
A coach should spend much more time ___ & ___ than ___?
A coach should spend much more time listening, and asking great questions than offering advice / solutions.
What makes coaching more art than science?
Coaching is an art because it is expressive, creative and subjective. Although there are methods and practices that build general techniques, the best coaches have learned how to transcend protocol and create an environment where amazing things are possible.
For coaching to be successful, it is important for the performer to be ___?
Coachable. The performers’ levels of coachability is of paramount importance. If they are being uncoachable, you should help them acknowledge this and become more coachable.
True or False, you can always improve a performers’ coachability?
False. You cannot always improve a performers’ coachability.
What does it mean to be self aware?
Being self aware means understanding the reputation you have built and the barriers you face toward meeting your goals. Coaching plays a significant role in helping performers become more self aware.
Performers who lack self awareness also typically lack ____?
Emotional Intelligence. Self awareness and emotional intelligence are linked. Performers who lack one often struggle with the other.
