How to Coach Yourself and Others Popular Models for Coaching | Page 253

Laser coaching works best in the following situations:
Situation #1:
The coachee can narrowly define the behavior or obstacle and is
clear about its impact. Because laser coaching has only one hour,
there's no time to dig into the past or uncover cause and effect.
The coachee should come prepared with a clearly defined
problem and objective. For example, a coachee who is fearful
about pulling together a major presentation could meet with a
coach to devise strategies for organizing and presenting the
material, along with positive reinforcement techniques.
Situation #2:
The problem involves interpersonal relationships such as a
problem boss or a difficult colleague. Laser coaching can help
develop skills for dealing with difficult people that manage
conflict successfully. It deals with the here-and-now, not
untangling long-standing patterns.
Situation #3:
The problem is part of a larger issue that can be broken into
smaller related pieces. For example, a coachee who fears public
speaking may choose to deal with that fear over a series of laser
coaching sessions spread out at her convenience as budget
permits. One session might deal with techniques for speaking to
a small group, while another session might cover body language
and gestures. By breaking a big topic into smaller pieces, it's
possible to make progress without a long-term coaching
commitment.

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