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All of the models seemed to include this or a very similar
sequence of questioning.
Core Coaching Skills Are Accessible to All
The process is so clear and straightforward to apply that almost
anyone can be of tremendous help to another person, to
members in a group — or to him/herself by posing those, or
similar, questions. That’s one of the features that makes the
coaching process so very powerful. I’ve watched 100s — if not
1,000s — of people around the world use core coaching skills to
help others transform themselves and their work.
Many people might strongly criticize me for suggesting that
coaching is a simple process. I’m not suggesting that. I’m
suggesting there’s a central set of techniques that is very
powerful.
Certainly, these can be embellished in many ways — and an
explosion of coaching schools have done that.
I’ve watched as the field has become a profession for many,
including codes of ethics and credentialing. I look back very
fondly on those early years where so many people watched this
wondrous new field become so popular to so many — and for
good reason.
What do you think?
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Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD – Authenticity Consulting, LLC –
800-971-2250
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