HOW TO COACH IN A FEW MINUTES

People training to coach often question whether it can be done in a short time frame. Here you can watch how Sue coaches Naomi in less than 5 minutes.

Sue contracts clearly for time at the outset and with questions and summaries, helps to establish a goal for the conversation. Notice how Sue remains neutral throughout, only asking questions in the interests of Naomi’s thinking - she knows almost nothing about the topic herself. This clip also demonstrates the effective use of silence to allow Naomi to explore new thinking, and gentle challenge to surface any obstacles to progression.

Watching this video clip will hopefully give you a taste of what’s possible, and encourage you to pursue your coaching journey further.