NOW THINGS ARE GETTING INTERESTING…
We’ve explored your approach to and intention around coaching. We’ve walked through how to set up a safe and effective coaching session. Now we start to crack into the details of how to coach. These final two sessions within this module will guide you through all four stages of the COACHING MASTERY framework.
This session will cover stage one and two: DIRECTION & NAVIGATION.
THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF COACHING MASTERY
First up is DIRECTION. Let’s get things on track and on the same page as early as possible. During the DIRECTION stage you’ll be mapping out measures of success and creating really clear goals. You’ll also use this opportunity to establish how the coaching relationship will work and figure out what resources you’ll need.
Then NAVIGATION. After we’ve set direction, it’s time to prepare for the route in advance, so NAVIGATION is our next key stage in the framework. Y’see having a set of goals and aspirations but not preparing for potential roadblocks or challenges…well, it’s just wishful thinking. This is where we take the time to think through any barriers or limitations that could crop up, and ways to establish accountability milestones. Let’s check it out shall we?
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
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LET’s START TO THINK…
NOW THINGS ARE REALLY HEATING UP. TIME TO JUMP INTO SOME PRACTICAL FUN…
In this session, we get all pragmatic about how to actually coach. By the end of this session you will have lots to get crackin on.
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5 MINS
It can be the most frustrating thing can’t it? Watching someone sit in a place of no momentum? Watching ourselves sit in a place of no momentum?
They call it the ‘doldrums’ for a reason; even the word itself seems depressing. How can we break out of the doldrums? How can we help others break out? Let’s first understand why people get stuck.
15 MINS
Google maps. BEST. INVENTION. EVER. Well, maybe that’s debatable, but to a person who is geographically challenged, it’s gotta be up there right? I mean, how convenient is it?
Whenever you go to find directions in google maps, it asks you two simple questions; where are you now, and where do you want to be? Could it be that simple to set direction in coaching too?
5 MINS
How do we support our coachees to prepare in advance for the roadblocks that might turn up and block their progress?
If we can crack this nut, we are setting them up for a much greater chance of success. Short of a crystal ball though, how do we do this? How can we possible know what’s up ahead. It’s easier than you think if you are armed with the most helpful questions.
HOW ARE YOU PROGRESSING?
HAVE YOU FINISHED THE THREE BITES AND ARE READY TO MOVE ON?…
TIME TO DO SOMETHING…
NOW THAT YOU’VE DIGESTED SOME THINKING BITES, LET’S APPLY THE LEARNING.
As is the rhythm you know by now, below are three activities designed to allow you to reflect upon and apply your learning. Because we are getting a little deeper now, each of these will take about 10 minutes to complete, plus additional resources as needed. You know the drill.
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Have YOU ever being in the doldrums? Maybe lost your way a bit?
Think about a time in the past when you did feel like you were in the doldrums and consider the four reasons given in this bite. Take on a little self-diagnosis and see if you can identify what was the cause for your doldrums.
They say, in leadership, we should never ask people to go, where we haven’t been willing to go ourselves.
Same is true as a coach. If you really want to catapult your coachees experiences, make sure you have first challenged yourself with the same questions you’ll challenge them with.
You have set the direction that you want to be a coach. Great call. Hopefully this is aligned to your purpose and you are excited about this direction. How about applying the wisdom of the Navigation model to your approach to coaching?
Your reflection challenge for this bite is to identify your own roadblocks.
IS THAT A WRAP?
UP TO YOU.
If you’re loving the concepts check out the dig section and go deeper. Alternatively, head to the reflection questions on your ‘Progress Tracker’ to wrap this up ready to move on to session three.
…TAKE YOUR LEARNINGS DEEPER
THIS NEXT SECTION IS COMPLETELY OPTIONAL, BUT YOU WILL FIND A WEALTH OF GREAT RESOURCES.
CLICK ANY OF THE LINKS BELOW TO START DIGGING…
THREE BOOKS TO GET CLEAR ON PURPOSE AND MAKE GREAT PROGRESS
#1: Standout by Ali Hill.
This is honestly the best book on this subject. Clear and pragmatic.
#2: Start with Why by Simon Sineek
#3: Play a Bigger Game by Rowdy McLean
AND ONE GREAT PODCAST OFFERING HOURS OF INSIGHT
Stand Out Life is a podcast dedicated to living boldly amongst the busyness; finding those little moments of magic amongst the mess. Throughout these podcasts I sit down with influential women - and a few good men - and chat about how they live a life of purpose while making progress.
WELL DONE YOU!
YOU HAVE COMPLETED SESSION #3.
Session #4 will complete this module and leave you all set for coaching mastery success.
In the meantime, be sure to check out out COACHING TOOL BOX page for a tonne of great coaching resources to support your coaching practice.
