A post that was made yesterday by Jim Connolly on his marketing blog, made me aware of a fairly new application for Twitter. It is called Twylah and it’s almost too good to be true. This information is so fantastic that it must be shared. For those of you who use Twitter, Twylah is a…
Can you write? No, I mean can you write a blog post? To help you answer the question accurately, I’ll use a few exaggerated examples to make my point. You are ready to write a blog post about the importance of offering a client constructive criticism in a way that will have a positive effect….
The questions that coaches ask their clients make or break their success. The questions asked must penetrate the client’s psyche and ignite a spark that triggers an ah hah moment. It’s those ah ha moments that energize, encourage, build self esteem and give birth to success. A successful coach must know how ask how show…
Do you remember when you were a kid in school? Do you remember how you felt when you were called to the principal’s office and you didn’t know why? Do you remember how your heart pounded as you headed for the principal’s office? All you could think was, “What did I do?” Okay, so maybe…
Should you ever decline a potential coaching session or sessions? This post will not offer any answers but instead will pose a few questions. Only you will know what might be appropriate and sense the way that a superior coach would answer the questions. You have been approached to coach a particular person. You make…
The coaches who approach clients with humility are the same coaches who make a positive difference in the lives of the people they are coaching. Questions to ask yourself Are you afraid of anything? Are you confident and self assured with everything you do? Do you have any doubts about your ability to become successful…
1. They ask questions that can be answered yes or no. In order to get a true picture of what makes your client tick, you must ask appropriate and specific questions. The questions should not be asked in a critical way. The goal is to ask thought provoking questions so that both the coach and…
Sometimes I have clients who make me wonder whether or not their approach to coaching is suitable and sensitive. When I question their abilities to motivate, teach, support and share their expertise, I sometimes take the route of role playing. It tends to make a faster impression on them. Here is an example: Through conversations,…
Ask what your clients want to accomplish. Get an idea of the time frame they believe to be realistic. Find out what approaches they have used to accomplish their goals. Then, offer your feedback on each of these things. Tell your clients if you think their goals are realistic. Tell them if their time frames…
