The following is an excerpt from Top Coaching Techniques.
6. DON’T
Allow your client to be afraid of bigger than life goals.
DO
Use Jack Canfield’s “Rule of 5”. Encourage your client to do 5 specific things that will move them toward their goal each day. Make sure that the tasks are simple and will help to create momentum.
7. DON’T
Assume you know what a client is going to say.
DO
Stay present to what your client is saying right now.
8. DON’T
Focus on what you want for your client.
DO
Focus on what a client wants to achieve.
9. DON’T
Let a client waste your time by consistently being late or forgetting sessions.
DO
Set standards and procedures on lateness and lost sessions.
10. DON’T
End sessions abruptly.
DO
Ask clients towards the end of the session what they got most from this session.
The following is an excerpt from Top Coaching Techniques.
1. DON’T
Give your client all the answers.
DO
Draw your client out. Help them to come up with the answers themselves by asking questions.
2. DON’T
Allow your client to set “negative” goals. (I want to lose weight. I want to get rid of my spouse.)
DO
Help your client to set uplifting goals that feel good when they say them. (I love my healthy, energetic body! I am thrilled to be in this loving relationship!)
3. DON’T
Stick to a session plan no matter what comes up during the session.
DO
Be flexible and willing to help a client explore issues as they arise. Issues can affect many areas and be the very thing blocking their success.
4. DON’T
Be afraid of feedback as a coach.
DO
Ask for and use any feedback you can get to improve your coaching skills. This will keep you clear on how you are reaching your clients.
5. DON’T
Wait until the end to ask for a referral or testimonial.
DO
Have your client write a testimonial AS IF they have achieved all their goals with your help. This will get your client clear on how they expect you to help them.
