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Leader's Guide to Coaching and Mentoring, The
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Leader's Guide to Coaching and Mentoring, The

by Fiona Dent, Mike Brent
September 2015
Beginner
256 pages
4h 21m
English
FT Publishing International
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Ten tips for excellence in coaching and mentoring

There are some vital skills and behaviours that contribute to your success as a coach.

  • Listen attentively. Be sure you hear and fully understand what your coachee is telling you. Listen for what is not being said and above all do not interrupt.
  • Be present and focused. Ensure that you bring your whole attention and focus to any coaching meeting.
  • Seek to understand and not to judge. Your role is to maintain an open mind and encourage your coachee to share their feelings, concerns and ideas with you. A coachee will not share if all you do is criticise and judge.
  • Ask open, positive questions. This will encourage your coachee to explore their issues from every perspective.
  • Be positive. Look for ...
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ISBN: 9781292074375