HOW TO WORK WITH YOUR COACH

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HOW TO WORK WITH YOUR COACH

• PARTNERS IN ACHIEVEMENT

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Coaches

• Enjoy what they do
• Help you define and reach your goals
• Should listen more than talk
• Ask questions
• Give feedback
• Show empathy
• Challenge you!

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The Coaching Cycle

• Define the Issue
• Set a Goal
• Act
• Celebrate Success

• Monitor
• Evaluate
• Change if not working
• Do more of what works

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Set a SMART Goal Together

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attractive
• Realistic
• Time-framed

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SETTING A SMART GOAL

• Specific Describe exactly what you want to
  achieve or do
• Measurable How much, how often, when, where? How
  will you keep track of progress?
• Attractive Is this really what YOU want or do
  you think you should?
• Realistic Is it possible for you to do?
• Time-framed When will you start and finish? How
  long will it take?

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Working With Your Coach

• Develop Trust
• Be Present
• Listen
• Clarify
• Accept Feedback

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DEVELOPING TRUST

• Engage
• Get to know him
• Do what you say youll do
• Be reliable
• Demonstrate your appreciation
• Maintain confidentiality

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BEING PRESENT

• Give your complete attention
• Right body language
• Resist pressures for a quick fix
• Use humour appropriately
• Put other agendas aside

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LISTENING

• Body language
• Dont interrupt
• Notice beliefs and attitudes
• Repeat advice where appropriate

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CLARIFYING

• Repeat to demonstrate understanding
• Summarise advice
• Check interpretation
• Dont be afraid to express your feelings

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ACCEPTING FEEDBACK

• Acknowledge the advice and suggestions
• Maintain details of achievement
• Be direct and honest
• Dont get defensive
• Dont make excuses!
• YOUR COACH MAY NOT NECESSARILY KNOW MORE THAN YOU
  ABOUT A PARTICULAR SITUATION, BUT AT LEAST BLOODY
  WELL TALK ABOUT IT!