expraxis

Despite the compelling reasons we might offer for introducing coaching we can expect to encounter many barriers. We need to understand what the barriers are and how we might help others develop their understanding of coaching so that these barriers may be removed. "We've got enough on our plate as it...

"Pray for potatoes, but pick up a hoe." Anon. Despite all the energy we have put into coaching in the first four stages of the coaching ARROW we have so far accomplished very little. In truth we have thought, pondered, intellectualized and navel gazed but changed nothing. This is why the final part of...

We now need to help our coachees think through the various options they have in dealing with their issues and moving towards their aims. The greatest pitfall here is for the person being coached to grasp the first idea that comes to mind. It may well be that this proves to be absolutely appropriate but...

The reflection part of the coaching ARROW provides the person being coached - often called the coachee - with an opportunity to reflect on what's been discovered so far. Depending on the underlying issue and how much time is available for coaching in one session, Reflection may prove to be a major or...

We all have a variety of aims in every aspect of our lives. We might aim to be effective parents or good managers, or we might aim to lose weight or achieve a certain level of income. One of the most useful things you can do as a coach is to help your coachees make sense of their aims and to encourage...

So many of us struggle with this and Julie Ellis shows you how to overcome the pitfalls. Constructive feedback is a nice way of saying that you're going to criticise someone and you want to do it in such a way that they listen, take notice and from now on do exactly what you want them to. People are...

The most important thing we must recognize as we coach people through the Reality stage is that it is all a matter of perception. We are all constantly interpreting our environment based on our own experiences. As a result we construct our own unique model of the world which then serves to guide us through...

We know that to be an effective coach requires us to have certain skills and knowledge, and to have a healthy, positive attitude regarding the nature of people at work and their potential to grow, develop and become the best they can be. The most effective coaches concern themselves with helping other...

Copyright © 2008 Pat Brill What is coaching? Coaching is a more enjoyable way to interact with your employees. Like a coach of a sport's team, you want to encourage your team, ensure they know how to play, know the rules of the role, clarify any misconceptions, and be there to listen and support...

In considering what knowledge is required in order to be able to coach effectively, we need to look at two areas. Firstly how much subject matter expertise do we need and secondly, how much do we need to know about coaching itself. Subject Matter Expertise There is still some debate around whether coaches...