How to Coach Yourself and Others Techniques For Coaching | Page 341
There are four basic feelings:
Anger - give the person space and take them seriously.
Sadness - give the person some physical contact and lots of care and
consideration.
Fear - talk through the person's fears and make some plans to
change the situation.
Happiness - laugh, dance, sing or do whatever you do to celebrate!
Commitment and trust
Many people are afraid of commitment. Some fear it is like a life
sentence, or like jumping off a cliff! The truth is that commitment
happens in small stages. Successful coaching relationships require an
equal commitment from the coach and the coachee, one that is clear
and understood; this often is achieved through the contracting process.
Contracts or agreements make it clear where both people stand and
allow individuals to be their real self. People who have an 'anything
goes' situation often feel insecure and feel they can't count on the other
person. When people feel secure, they often find it easier to get close to
others and trust them. This is true of any relationship and a coach will
help the individual to concentrate on the positive and talk about what
they want to create in their life.
True commitment to a relationship is deciding to make it work, no
matter what. It is important that both people have a shared
understanding about the basis of the relationship - even about basic
things, from money, cooking, cleaning, to faithfulness. Most
misunderstandings and mistrust come from not having a shared
understanding or contract. True commitment involves looking out for
someone, and being their Number 1 fan and best friend. When two
people are really committed to each other, the other person's happiness
is as important as their own. In essence it is about treating the other
people with love, respect and kindness. Trust is about