Coach with Purpose: 4 Steps to a Successful Outcome. Coaching Series Part 2/4

Last week we talked about you being a coach. And also, what coaching is as well as some common pitfalls.As a reminder, we said coaching is a focused and intentional effort to help another person figure out the best way to achieve his or her goals, build skill sets or expertise, and produce the results the organization needs. Today we’re going to focus on the path to a successful discussion. And yes, this applies to you whether you have direct reports, or you’re a mentor, informal leader, or someone who has another’s best interests at heart.There are 4 steps to this process. Step 1:  Set the StageDefine your intentionsSchedule a discussionPrepare Step 2:  Define the Opportunity or ProblemFocus on the behavior and results, not the person:Focus on facts, not assumptions:Be specific, using examples, instead of vague and general:Compare the current to the desiredEncourage self-awareness and self-management Step 3:  Discuss & Explore OptionsAsk don’t tellDiscuss pros and cons (of the actions being explored)Be deliberate in your supportIdentify the ideal action(s) Step 4:  Develop a PlanClarify and confirmSet expectations for next stepsSet a follow-up dateReinforce & express confidenceOriginal Source based on concepts from: HRDQ, Coaching for Development & Coaching ConversationsBe the coach everyone wants to work for!  You can: https://www.intentionaleaders.com/confident-leaderBe the Best Leader You Know Perform with Power, Lead with Impact, Inspire GrowthTo sharpen your skills and increase your confidence, check out the Confident Leader Course: https://www.intentionaleaders.com/confident-leader