4 Life Coaching Techniques That Get Results

By Jeffrey T. Sooey

The right coaching techniques get the right results - but what are the right coaching techniques? Though different coaches may prefer and use different techniques in their coaching practices, there are a few that can elevate your game to the next level.

Wouldn't you like to generate breakthrough results with every one of your clients? Wouldn't you like to have a deep impact on each client? Of course you would.

Is Success Possible With Every Client?

Every coach wants to be 100 percent successful with every client, but it's probably not a legitimate possibility. Sometimes the client/coach chemistry doesn't work. Sometimes you just can't help a client find the outcomes they want. It happens to every coach.

Success is not possible with every client. But, success is possible with most clients if you use the right coaching techniques.

4 Life Coaching Techniques That Get Results

Ask the client what they want. This may seem obvious, but it's not always as simple as it seems. Your job as a coach is to help your clients find outcomes. However, if you don't know what outcomes they are seeking, you can't help them find them, can you? You must ask specific questions and receive specific answers. This is the only way to identify and clarify your client's goals. Don't ask vague questions or accept vague responses - be specific. Be very specific!

Believe. The magic of believing seems like some sports team slogan, but it can really work on your clients. But, first of all, they have to believe that you believe. They must trust that you believe in yourself and that you believe in them. This comes from the confidence you exhibit as a coach.

Active Listening. I'm sure you've heard this one before. Active listening is such an important component of coaching that every coach has at least a vague notion of what it entails. But, there are three crucial elements of active listening that should be used with each client and in every coaching session. Remember EFP - encourage, feedback, and paraphrase. You should always encourage the client to speak and act; you should provide feedback at regular intervals, and you should paraphrase what the client has just said to show the client you are listening.

Use the word "Instead." Yes - this is one word is a coaching technique. Sometimes finding a solution to a problem seems impossible. Sometimes an outcome just appears to be out of reach. The worst thing you can do with a client is to stay stuck in a rut. Sometimes the best thing you can do is use the word "instead." What other goal does the client want to achieve instead? What do they want instead? You get the idea - sometimes it is better to leave one issue and work on another one. You can go back to the initial issue in another session.

A Million and One Coaching Techniques

Though the four techniques above are great at getting results, there are probably a million and one other coaching techniques. Trial and error is the only way to find out what works with your style and with your clients. As you gain experience as a coach, you'll learn more of these techniques. You figure out what works for you and what doesn't. The more techniques you have in your toolbox, the more likely you'll have the right tool to find the ideal outcome for the next client who walks through your door.

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