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Creating Coaching Contracts – Part 6
The relationship contract, client’s outcomes (goals) and tasking In my individual Supervision sessions and Supervision Groups I sometimes notice a Coach who will launch straight into the “story” they want to talk about. This is always a clue for me that we may be about to discuss “parallel processing”. Note: Parallel processing is where a […]
Creating Coaching Contracts – Part 5
The importance of multi-cornered contracts What is a multi-cornered contract? The clue is in the name, most coaching contracts are not just between two people. The obvious parties to a contract are the Coach and the Client however there are often other stake holders. In simplest terms ethical professional Coaches have a Supervisor and although […]
Between Sessions. Creating Coaching Contracts, Part 4
Are you a Coach who sometimes has problems with clients contacting you between sessions. Find out how to handle this and more
Soft Boundaries. Creating Coaching Contracts, Part 3
Soft boundaries are one of the most common issues my students bring to Supervision. So what is a soft boundary? A soft boundary can either be a boundary that has not been put in place or where you, the Coach, allow the client to ignore a boundary.
Professionalism. Creating Great Coaching Contracts, Part 2
Ideas for new Coaches about terms and conditions with clients. How do you decide what to charge? How do you introduce a cancellation policy. Tips to help you build your business
Why Use Coaching Contracts? – Creating Great Coaching Contracts, Part 1
Are you a Coach who needs to learn more about contracting with clients? If yes then read on….
Do you recognise Parallel Processes in your Coaching sessions?
Parallel processes in your Coaching sessions are common but do you know what they are and how to recognise them? Let’s start with a definition of parallel processing. When a parallel process occurs a dynamic in one part of the system can be replayed in another part. In Coaching the client may describe a problem […]
How do you Coach a client who talks constantly without pause
Have you ever worked with someone who talks constantly? What I mean by that is a client who starts speaking and doesn’t even pause for breath. As the Coach you may not be able to even get the contract in place or clarify the client’s outcomes. It’s a problem, right? Or is it? Before considering […]
Should Coaches share psychological models with their clients?
On a recent coaching course a question was asked about sharing psychological models with clients and if this is really coaching. I wonder what you think? For many of you it might depend on what style of Coaching you use, if you work solely in a non-directive way the idea of sharing a model may […]
The Power of Group Supervision in Coaching and NLP
I was delighted to have the opportunity to present a session on the power of Group Supervision for the International NLP Conference last week. This topic is close to my heart as I see Supervision as the best way for new Coaches and NLP Practitioners to develop their skills and feel supported through that process. […]