Category Archives: Coaching Models

Models that help understand coaching, and/or those can can be used with clients to support them.

Coaching as a conversation

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

So many models of coaching, 3 step, 4 step, 5 step, even an 8 step model. Whilst I do appreciate that all these have their place, and especially for new coaches, are extremely useful for the purposes of ‘navigation,’ I … Continue reading →

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Words and phrases to describe coaching

Posted on December 10, 2011 by admin

brainstorm of words that describe aspects of coaching Continue reading →

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What makes a Great Coach

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

Coaching can be a very rewarding. It’s the ideal career / activity choice for those who:
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Coach Approach to Leadership – Conversations for Success

Posted on August 16, 2011 by coachfac

Conversations for success – I have used this presentation several times when talking to leaders about the nature and benefits of a ‘coach approach’ – also includes tips, behaviours and approaches that work. Coach Approach to Leadership. Related Posts Why … Continue reading →

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Effectiveness of Expenditure on Learning & Development Programmes

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Richard

For discussion purposes only Introduction. Management keep a close eye on the costs of most items in their profit and loss account e.g. office rent, salaries, rent and marketing. The cost of learning and development programmes, including coaching, is usually … Continue reading →

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The Manager as Coach

Posted on May 5, 2011 by coachfac

THE MANAGER AS COACH An Introduction to Coaching by RICHARD FOX Preface Coaching and being coached are essential activities for 21st century business leaders and managers. In an environment of uncertainty, intense competition and globalisation of markets, innovation, creativity and … Continue reading →

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Preparation for personal coaching

Posted on March 19, 2011 by coachfac

Before starting a series of coaching sessions it’s useful to reflect and prepare what you want to get from your coaching investment. Some useful questions are below, click to see full size: Related Posts Effectiveness of Expenditure on Learning & … Continue reading →

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Building a Coaching Culture

Posted on January 23, 2011 by coachfac

I often get asked about how to build a coaching culture in an organization. Lots of work is one answer, and it starts with getting clear about what you want to see at the end, (doesn’t everything!). The map below … Continue reading →

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Building and applying real coaching skills in managers and leaders

Posted on January 12, 2011 by coachfac

For managers implementing the ‘coach approach’ in their everyday busy business life. The approach and effective conversations of a ‘leader / coach’ are often very different to what they learned in the past, not least because it demands a shift from the problem solving behaviours that so many managers have found successful, and have been rewarded for in their organisations. Continue reading →

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Coaching: Facilitating Learning in others

Posted on January 11, 2011 by admin

Coaching is so great at drawing out what people ‘Don’t Know that they Know’ (DKK). Coaching is about learning Continue reading →

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