Blog Articles about Coaching
November 13, 2007
Extreme Coachability
During a recent group coaching session, one of the participants talked about a story that was very similar to the ones described in the article that I'm linking to below.
He said he asked his coachee what kind of coaching that coachee would like -- I quote ( I remember it because I liked it so much!), "Do you want the full coaching package or do you want the coaching lite version?" The coachee went for the full package, giving this leader the permission to coach on everything - voicemails, emails, mode of dress, etc.
Great story -- It goes to show how 'customizable' coaching setups can be, depending on the people's needs and personalities. It also shows how far reaching a coach can influence someone's behaviour in a positive way.
Read the full story from Management Craft.
November 02, 2007
Revisiting Some Basics: for Mentors
Far too often, organizations expect experienced managers and others to mentor without preparing them for the role. Many mentors, perhaps including yourself, aren't quite sure they're on track. Here are some basics to review to see if your thinking and actions are similar to valuable practices discovered by others.
Read the Full Article - by Dr. Linda Phillips-Jones
