Preparing for coaching sessions: coachee | Clutterbuck Coaching and Mentoring International (2024)

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How to prepare for a coaching session as a coachee? ›

The five basic elements of a coaching session are rapport-building, goal-setting, exploration and discussion, action planning, and accountability. These elements provide a framework for productive and impactful coaching interactions.

In the ever-evolving world of coaching, distinguishing your services in a saturated market is crucial. The 7 Ps of Marketing—Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process, and Physical Evidence—provide a comprehensive framework for coaches to craft a unique proposition and effectively reach their target audience.

The 5Cs are represented by the attributes and skills of commitment, communication, concentration, control and confidence - with the goal of helping organisations create 'psychologically-informed environments' that nurture the 5Cs in young athletes.

Coaches embody numerous traits, which can be categorized into what we call the “3 C's” of exceptional coaches — curiosity, courage, and compassion.

The 4Cs in Coaching - Competence, Confidence, Connection and Character/Caring.

Each step of the model—Design, Develop, Deliver, and Debrief—is equally important, is highly dependent on each other, and must be followed sequentially for the model to provide maximum benefit for all stakeholders.

What does a good coaching session look like? ›

An ideal coaching session is one where the coach or manager is not doing all the talking. While the coach is there to help moderate and assist employees, communication should not be one-sided. Instead, employees should provide a significant part of the input while the coach guides the session's direction.

Findings The findings are presented as six principles for the process of coaching teachers for inclusion: 1) Pre-Requisite: teachers' receptivity; 2) Process: from building trust to collaborating and reflecting; 3) Precipice: tension between knowledge and beliefs; 4) Promotion: administrative support; 5) Proof: ...

The 3As method - Awareness, Acceptance, and Action - is a powerful coaching framework that supports individuals in embracing change and moving forward with confidence and success.

So your first coaching session is primarily all about clarifying how you will work together as coach and coachee – what commitments are expected from both sides, including style of coaching (e.g. how does the coachee wish the coach to respond if they fall behind on their goals, how challenging do they want you to be?), ...

Typically, coaching topics fall into a few categories: career development strategy, soft skill improvement, wellness, and confidence building. A strong coach will know that most individuals will have overlap in the areas they need help with, even if those individuals aren't aware of them.

Make sure that the session is engaging and allows for decision making and problem solving. Prepare sessions that allow for continuous development. Incorporate technical, tactical, social and psychological skills in your sessions. Plan activities that progress from one to the next.