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Making the most of Coaching
Why great coaching starts with learner ownership, shared responsibility, and zero excuses.
“The quality of my attention is the greatest gift I can give.”
Jacko
Coaching works best when you own it
A coach can bring experience, ideas, challenge and support. But they can't own your development for you.
Great coaching starts with understanding what you're trying to achieve and taking responsibility for moving towards it.
The learner must drive the learning towards their goal.
Responsibility on both sides
The best coaching relationships aren't one-way:
Know what you want from the coaching
Communicate honestly about what's happening
Expect commitment and challenge from your coach
Bring your own commitment in return
Then use what you've learned. Experiment, reflect and take responsibility for what happens next.
As the relationship develops, you should need your coach differently — not simply need them more.
The aim isn't to become better at being coached. It's to become increasingly capable of coaching yourself.
