We all choose our words deliberately. We have thousands of possibilities to choose how we arrange those words but each individual selects their own special form. In most cases, people have particular sensitivities to particular words/phrases that they use and these are called[1] ‘hot-words’ & ‘hot-language’. Continue reading Hot Words & Hot Language
Month: December 2009
The Principal Instruments of Coaching
The Principal Instruments of coaching are now these: exquisite listening, questions (including challenge) and SR silence[1]. These Principal Instruments are used to assist the coachee to meet their defined targets. Of the three Instruments, Self-Reflective silence is the most effective. To see video of SR go to this link. Continue reading The Principal Instruments of Coaching
Questioning skills for managers and coaches
Questioning is one of the three Principal Instruments of Coaching (that include listening and silence). Questions are used in coaching to: Continue reading Questioning skills for managers and coaches
STEPPPA Coaching Model
Angus McLeod’s coaching model includes ‘E’ emotion as a vital element of any target or goal.
EMOTION is at the heart of motivation and de-motivation. STEPPPA includes EMOTION rather than ignoring it!
Continue reading STEPPPA Coaching Model