coaching skills

What is Charge-Neutral? The Opposite of Drama Queen

May 2, 2009

When coaching we strive to be “charge-neutral”.  What does “charge-neutral” mean?  Ruth-Ann Harnisch sums it up as “the opposite of a drama queen”.  She goes on to explain: Charge-neutral is a tone, an attitude, a way of being. It’s the opposite of a drama queen. It’s the non-judgmental way to approach a client. Clients don’t [...]

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Coaching “Safety Net” Questions – For When Your Mind Goes Blank

April 28, 2009

Have you ever had the experience of “going blank” while coaching? You know, it’s your turn to speak and your mind freezes? It happens to all of us from time to time, particularly if we are coaching under challenging circumstances (such as being evaluated in an exam or training class). When it happens to me, [...]

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How much practice to become a masterful coach?

March 11, 2009

A member wrote this on the BACC forum today: My goal this month is to find 5 ‘clients’ or classmates, to do more audio recordings. I’m offering free 30 minute coaching sessions in exchange for permission to record the session. My goal is to have 100 audio recordings to learn from. I applaud her dedication [...]

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CCEC Coaching Model

January 14, 2009

Click here to listen… And click here to get the CCEC chart that shows how the four CCEC components relate to the IAC Coaching Masteries™. I’ve developed a coaching model that is simple, easy to remember, and powerful. It has just four things to remember: Connect, Clarify, Expand and Create (CCEC). If you can remember [...]

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Feedback Template for Coaching Triads

December 29, 2008

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 [...]

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Practice Triads for Coaches

December 23, 2008

The purpose of this article is to give you some hints on how to set up coaching practice triads that are effective, supportive and meet the needs of all participants. The Observer may also want to use the feedback template when giving feedback to the Coach. When You’re The Client Pick a real issue … [...]

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