A Professional Coach helps their client to set well formed
achievable goals that align with the client’s beliefs, values, and
morals. The Coach helps the client to create and implement action
plans to achieve those goals while providing support, resources, and
encouragement throughout the process.
What happens during a coaching session?
After an initial intake session with your coach, most sessions will
take place over the phone (In-person coaching sessions are available
upon request). A typical coaching session will take place once a
week and each session lasts between 30-40 minutes. During that time
the client chooses an issue they want to focus the session on. The
coach uses a variety of tools to help the client get clarity and
move forward on the issue. These methods include; asking the client
empowering questions, helping the client reframe the issue to get
more perspective, brainstorming ideas, helping the client to hold
the focus on the agenda at hand, setting well formed and achievable
goals, helping the client to set up an action plan and provide
support and encouragement. The coach may assign “Field work” for
the client, which may involve reading material, self-assessment
exercises, or journaling. The coach works with each client on an
individual basis tailoring the coaching methods to match with the
personality and learning style of the client. The client’s progress
is monitored by the coach, who assists the client in keeping on
track in pursuit of the client’s chosen goals. The goal of the
coach is to help the client succeed in attaining their chosen goals!
How long does coaching normally last?
On average between 3-6 months but the coaching relationship can last
as long as the client desires to utilize the many benefits of
coaching.
How
coachable are you?
Circle the
number which comes closest to representing how true the statement is
for you. This assessment helps discover how coachable you are, right
now. (1=less true; 3=more true)
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1. This
is the right time for me to engage in personal and professional
growth and development. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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2. Working
with a professional coach is a proactive step that I’m ready
for. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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3.
I commit to being on time and
prepared for all calls and appointments. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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4. I
agree to do the work and complete the exercises. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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5. I
am completely willing to let the coach do the coaching. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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6. I
am 100% committed. I keep my word and follow through. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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7.
I am willing to apply new concepts
and engage in different ways of learning and creating shifts to
enhance my growth. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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8. I
will speak honestly to the coach, telling the whole truth. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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9.
If I feel that I am not getting what
I need from coaching, I will share this as soon as I sense it
and ask for what I want and need from the coaching relationship. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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10.
I am willing to recognize,
interrupt, and change the self-imposed limitations, beliefs, and
behaviors which limit my growth and success. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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11.
I will communicate and express
myself. I’ll say what is working and what needs to work better |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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12.
I am willing to seek
additional resources, if needed. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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13.
My commitment is to design my
life with the guidance of a coach. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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14.
I see coaching as a valuable
investment for my present and my future. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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15.
I have the funds to pay for
coaching. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Total:
Scoring:
38–45 Very
coachable.
31–37 Coachable.
24–30 Somewhat coachable.
15–23 Right now—not coachable.
