Category Archives: Skills and Attributes

Skills and attributes of great coaches

Everyone tells their story when given the chance

I’m known for speaking to anyone, especially in shops, restaurants etc. At a restuarant counter today and chatting as usual to the serving staff my wife turned to me and said, “Isn’t it amazing how the human side of people … Continue reading

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Coaching as a conversation

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

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What makes a Great Coach

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

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 What … Continue reading

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Effectiveness of Expenditure on Learning & Development Programmes

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

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

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 Coaching Gurus – Who do you … Continue reading

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Why is turning Managers into Coaches so difficult?

The above question attracted by attention and I replied as follows:  (references are at the bottom of the post) Experience tells me that it’s not appropriate to ‘turn managers into coaches’ and that it’s much more relevant to support managers … Continue reading

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