The Core of the Coaching Approach
The Core of the Coaching Approach
The Core of the Coaching Approach
Introduction
In this book by Martin Richards, he emphasizes the importance of adopting a Coaching Approach in your work. The Coaching Approach involves utilizing specific competencies that can enhance your effectiveness. Whether you choose to incorporate a few or many of these competencies into your practice is a personal decision.
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Where to start
To begin developing your Coaching competencies, focus on self-management skills such as active listening, non-judgment, and being comfortable with uncertainty. Additionally, mastering powerful questioning techniques and asking open-ended questions are essential visible competencies. The book draws on the "ICF Core Competencies" to provide a comprehensive guide for selecting the competencies that align with your work.
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What is Coaching?
Coaching is described as unlocking an individual's potential to enhance their performance and facilitating a learning process rather than instructing. It involves a partnership that encourages coachees to maximize their personal and professional capabilities. The Coaching competencies outlined in this book aim to be practical, simple, and enjoyable, fostering creativity and building on existing strengths.
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