This feedback template may be used as a guide for the Observer in a coaching triad to structure constructive feedback.
If time is limited ask Coach which of the three areas (skills, presence or expertise) they would most like feedback on.
Feedback Template
The Coach asked for specific feedback on ______________ and ____________.
1) COACHING SKILLS
- The strongest thing I noticed about your coaching skills was …
- This was particularly evident when…
- If I had to suggest one area for improvement it would be …
2) PERSONAL PRESENCE
- The gift you bring to others is your…
- The impact it seemed to have on the client was…
- An area to work on might be…
3) SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE
- You really helped the client when you offered expertise in this area…
- This was particularly evident when you said…
- It would have been helpful if you had expertise in _______to offer.
Recap: when giving feedback in a practice triad…
* take notes so you can give specifics
* focus on feedback to coach, not ideas to client
* give two “positives” for every “negative”
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