How to Coach Yourself and Others Popular Models for Coaching | Page 24

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? ——————————————————————————— Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD – Authenticity Consulting, LLC – 800-971-2250 24