Secrets of Success in Coaching

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Set the scene

WHEN YOU ARE SATISFIED that your client falls into the

right ‘P’ category described in Chapter 1, you need to ensure

other factors are right for the coaching relationship to be

successful. Like a great film, book or play, the first scene is

there to help contextualise the situation, identify who the

players are and also signal the way forward. Coaching is no

different – in the early stages you need to set the scene with

the client and make sure that all the factors are in place to

ensure that a successful outcome can be achieved.

In the first meeting you need to understand why your

client wants the coac ...