🎙️ EP 12 : 3 Easy ways to start coaching in 2019

In this first episode of 2019, I reflect a bit on ‘reflection’ itself and its value to learning. We talk about the difference between divergent and convergent thinking in helping us face a problem or challenge.

We then share three simple and basic ways how we can get started with coaching our team members in 2019:

1) Before the conversation: Plan your Conversation

Leaders are usually good Planners..it’s part of the job. It gets trickier when we talk about planning conversations. Let’s be honest: it rarely happens. Yet, our Leadership is delivered mostly through conversations with others. When we prepare in such a way that we can ‘reset’ ourselves before every conversation and really be present, we use our and other’s time really well.

2) Within the conversation: Bring your Curiosity

Real curiosity is what drives most of the coaching impact. Just the goal of asking questions is not helpful if the questions are not driven by curiosity. Real curiosity brings us into a mindset where we value the other person’s contribution to a conversation. ‘Be interested, to be interesting’.You will also contribute to your employees feeling valued and appreciated.

3) After the conversation: Follow Up and take note

When it comes to the Leader and Team Member relationship, there are no small things. Your ability to mentally (or physically) take note of commitments and next steps is very impactful. We will all have to find our own ways of keeping track with what our team members say. The more we are abler to pick up, appreciate and remember small details, the more we will build trust.

Enjoy!

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