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1.7 THE STRUCTURE OF COACHING
SESSIONS
1.7.1 ASSESSMENT / INTAKE SESSION
The assessment conversation serves to collect important
information:
- Why did coachee contact us?
- What is coachee’s present situation? (life story, background,
private and professional situation)
- What is coachee expecting from us? Now / medium term /
long term
- Is there a concrete goal he or she has been trying to achieve?
What has been tried before?
- Is there a concrete, identifiable challenge where coaching can
make a difference?
- What is coachee’s attitude toward coaching?
- What is choachee’s motivation for change?
- Is coachee manifesting self-defeating behavior? (aggression,
fear, irrational thoughts, …)
- To what extent will it be possible to engage in a professional
coaching relationship?
At the same time, it allows us to:
- Inform coachee about what he can expect from us
Listen to him in a respectful and non judgmental
manner
Confidentiality; honest and open communication
Support to help coachees set correct goals
Help coachees to plan good action strategies
Help them find their own solutions
Manage progress and accountability
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