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2.3 RADAR-COACHING
1.

R is for Rapport

Creating rapport is about establishing a tangible and
harmonious link by getting on the same wavelength with the
coachee.
You know there is rapport when everything clicks and feels
right, when it is as if you know and understand each other and
your ideas are synchronized. When there is rapport, you feel
bonded, connected and enjoy time together.
Link yourself with people and things coaches know about and
like. Make coaches talk about subjects that are familiar and
enjoyable to them. Search for common ground. If they like
gardening and you do too, then tell and show hem how much
you
enjoy
gardening.
You can develop rapport faster by paying attention to body
language, mirroring and matching and empathic listening.
Body language
- Reading body language correctly enables you to identify the
coachee’s emotions and discomfort.
- Using body language appropriately, including eye-contact and
touch, helps you to get the attention desired and can create a
positive perception in the coachee.
Mirroring and matching
- The idea is to align your movements and body image with the
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