While some parts of each client´s coaching session will differ according to individual goals, there are common elements of the coaching experience that will apply to everyone you coach.
Today, I want to share this key coaching session insight:
Over the years, I´ve discovered that about eighty percent of the client´s answers to life´s important questions are within them.
Of course, one of the most important roles of the coach is to help each client discover that source of inner knowledge.
The remaining twenty percent of each session is focused upon providing the guidance specifically needed.
My role, as a kind of new best friend--who's smart, lovable, and truthful--guides each person to the wisdom needed to break through whatever barriers exist to reach the next level of accomplishment.
I'm there to help you listen to yourself, and to break through tiny self-sabotage maneuvers or negative messages that may be happening.
Sometimes, my role includes reflecting messages that clients don't want to hear.
For instance, a few days ago a woman who used to run a successful business learned that she really needs to explore how she feels about money.
Because, in this individual's case, she knows quite a bit about money and others consider her an expert. Yet she isn't making money in a sustainable way that makes her feel energized.
I understand she doesn't want to explore these thoughts!
Focal Points of a Client's First Coaching Session
Determination
Not everyone benefits from a coach.
During our first conversation, I will learn about you.
A burning desire to achieve goals and overcome obstacles, regardless of what they are, suggests that the additional insight of a professional coach will help you reach your next level and achieve those hard to reach goals that have seemed to evade you in the past.
Other people play the blame game. Perhaps they give their power and control to others.
If I don't believe you will benefit from coaching, I will tell you during our first call.
Listening
Unlike the outmoded concept of the sports coach in the locker room before the big game, I listen to you. I don't listen like your boss, spouse or children. I am not only attenuated to your words, I also listen to the nuances in-between them.
Although my aim is not to interrupt your thought process, I will bring points large and small to your attention as we go.
Communicating
Each person is unique, and each of us communicates a little differently.
However, there are several communication keys that enable your words to create "Win-Win" conversations each and every time. These interactive communications tools will change your life.
I will show you how to prepare and present every thought in a clean, clear, and open way that gets results. You will learn how to communicate the important message of "I hear you" in each and every conversation you have.
Working
Change is a constant in all of our lives. Some people seem to grow regardless of whatever happens.
Relationships, money, and the best of life seems to find them.
Let's find out what's keeping you from your best life because - I promise you - it's well worth the work to get you there!
