Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Results Coaching
I attended a coaching course two weeks ago and was reminded of a few factors in helping others grow.
The presenter was incredibly affirming and positive. Soliciting response from the participants, he always replied with enthusiasm to their comments and questions - "Absolutely!" "Yes!" "Brilliant!"
It reminded me that I could be more positive in affirming others, which opens them up and gives them more confidence, ultimately making them more receptive to learning (when they are coming from a place of confidence and trust instead of fear and suspicion, which leads to criticism.)
A great quote he shared, "Ideas are like children - we like our own the best" illustrates the heart of coaching, which is helping people discover. Asking the questions that will prompt clarification of their own ideas, that makes a great coach.
The presenter was incredibly affirming and positive. Soliciting response from the participants, he always replied with enthusiasm to their comments and questions - "Absolutely!" "Yes!" "Brilliant!"
It reminded me that I could be more positive in affirming others, which opens them up and gives them more confidence, ultimately making them more receptive to learning (when they are coming from a place of confidence and trust instead of fear and suspicion, which leads to criticism.)
A great quote he shared, "Ideas are like children - we like our own the best" illustrates the heart of coaching, which is helping people discover. Asking the questions that will prompt clarification of their own ideas, that makes a great coach.
