Developing Your Coaching Philosophy What is Principle? - It is a moral rule or belief that helps you know what is right and wrong and that influences your actions.
- It is a law or fact of nature that
explains how something works or why something happens. What is Philosophy? - It is the study of ideas about knowledge , truth, the nature and meaning of life.
- It is a particular set of ideas
about knowledge, truth , the nature and meaning of life. As you begin developing your coaching philosophy, ask yourself these important questions. 1. Why am I coaching? 2. Who am I coaching? 3. What kind of coach do I want to be? The answers to these questions will impact every thought, every action and every decision you make as a coach. You bring your thoughts and ideas from each facet of your life in developing your coaching philosophy. 1.The Coaching Spirit A. Believe in Human Potential for Greatness B. Fulfillment Flows from Adding Value to Others C. Bring Out the Best in People and Let Them Lead D. Use Influence Rather than Position E. Thrive on Challenges and Flexibility F. When We Grow Others, We Grow Ourselves G. A Coach Still Needs a Coach 2. Relationship and Trust
A. Maintain Authentic Rapport and
Humor B. Touch a Heart with Care and Sincerity C. Practice Integrity and Build Trust 3. Asking Questions and Curiosity A. Curiosity Ignites Your Spirit B. Ask Questions that Empower and Create Buy-In C. Avoid Judgmental and Advice-Oriented Questions D. Powerful Questions Release Solutions E. Asking Great Questions Requires Practice 4. Listening and Intuition
A. Listen Rather Than Tell
B. Be Present and Turn Off Your Inner Dialogue C. Avoid Jumping to Premature Conclusions D. Be Impartial and Nonjudgmental E. Listen Deeply, Use Observation and Intuition 5. Feedback and Awareness
A. Embrace Feedback to Triumph
B. Awareness and Acceptance C. Cultivates Transformation 6. Suggestions and Simplification A. Get Consent Before Giving Suggestions B. Use the Power of Simplicity 7. Goals and Action Plans
A. Establish Goal Ownership and
Commitment B. Create Strategies and Action C. Plans for Goals D. Keep Score of Goals and Action Steps 8. Accountability and Accomplishments
A. Support Goals Completion
B. Continuously C. Accountability Drives D. Accomplishments E. Acknowledge Efforts and Progress