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accomplish. Evaluating effectiveness often involves the use of key
performance measures -- measures you can see, e.g., faster and more
reliable output from the machine after the operator has been trained,
higher ratings on employees' job satisfaction questionnaires from the
trained supervisor, etc. This is where following sound principles of
performance management is of great benefit.
Evaluation Questions
1.

As you went through the coaching journey, how did it change
things for you?

2.

Did you get what you hoped to get from coaching? Were your
expectations met?

3.

What new strengths can you see you have developed from the
experience?

4.

Is there a way I could have been a better coach for you?

5.

How did you surprise yourself through the coaching series?

6.

What was the thing you benefited from and/or enjoyed the most?

7.

What do you see as the major insights or breakthroughs you made
through coaching?

8.

What will you now do differently?

9.

Are you comfortable writing a testimonial for me (the coach) on
the overall experience and how could you word this?

10. If you are willing to endorse and recommend my coaching, but are
stuck on how to write a testimonial, would you like me to help you
with this?
11. Do you have an interest in adding coaching to your portfolio of
skills or becoming a Life Coach yourself?
Coaching and development activities can be evaluated before, during
and after the activities.:

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