A coach is able to do so much with the client that both parties sometimes forget what they are there together to accomplish.
Here is a view of a coaching relationship:
Who the coach works with is a client who is up to something and who is willing to include another party in the design, implementation, and success of it.
What
The coach works with each client to:
- Become fully self-generative by being whole and well.
- Take the smart actions rather than just be busy.
- Build a sustaining community for love, resources, and support.
Why
The coach is hired by a client in order to:
- Accomplish something specific, whether personal or professional.
- Restore their heart, soul, and quality of life.
- Contribute well by discerning, developing, and sharing their gifts.
How
The coach coaches, using the following methods:
1.Sharing information
- Drawing distinctions
- Teaching principles
- Sometimes offering perspective
2. Providing structure
- Asking for a lot
- Expecting the client’s best
- Being unconditionally constructive
3. Training
- Being a model for the client
- Walking the client through the growth steps
- Giving specialized instruction
Where
The process of coaching occurs daily, regardless of how often the sessions are held:
- Coaching conversations
- Scheduled calls
- Emergency calls
- Success calls
- Client support structures
- Seminars led by coach
- Social events hosted by coach
- Homework
- Making promise of actions to take
- Reading and studying