It is very easy to advise people. All you need to do is look at his or her situation and come up with suggestions on how you think he or she will be able to improve it. But this is not the essence of coaching; coaching requires a relationship between the coach and the client wherein both are in the same place and move towards the same goal together. Here are a few qualities I feel a good coach must possess, but my list is not at all exhaustive.
Communication and listening skills are obviously necessary so I won’t be discussing those two. An important quality of a good coach is the ability to build rapport. By doing so he is able to get to know his client personally and is able to seamlessly move from small talk to actual coaching. A good coach must also be able to inspire and motivate his client. I feel that the only way this is possible is if the coach has a genuine desire for the betterment of his client. Lastly, coaches must have confidence—the belief in themselves and the effectiveness of their methods which will surely rub off on their clients.
April 25, 2009
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