10 Effective Business Coaching Strategies
1. Build Mutual Trust
The first important step to any coaching program to take the time and effort in understanding your client
2. Authentic Listening
Don’t be quick to advise, instead focus on their needs and objectives by listening first without in Interrupting
3. Collaborative Journey
Convey to your client that coaching is combined, not a one-sided effort that requires commitment and honesty
4. Self-Awareness
Empower your client to depend on you less by empowering them to be independent and self-aware
5. Identify Uniqueness
Keep in mind that every coachee comes from different backgrounds and mindset, thus needs to be assessed accordingly
6. Set Clear Goals
Bring your coachee’s attention to create a strategic plan – defining clear, structured objectives that are time-bound
7. Man-Management Skills
Encourage your coaches to have open and frank conversations with team members and address disputes as needed
8. Celebrate Milestones
Always be supportive of your coachee’s achievements and encourage them to praise team members for the same
9. Constructive Assessment
Create a well-crafted message to let your coachee know what went light and what can be done differently next time
10. Ask for Feedback
In order to continuously evolve and become a better coach, ask your coachees for honest feedback on your coaching processes
