When it comes to the coach part in any partnership, preparing the session is key for the success of the overall output of the session itself and of the whole coaching partnership. During this episode, Karim talks about the importance of preparing the session and how this can positively or negatively affect the partnership with the client.

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Hey what’s up everybody, this is Karim Amri. Welcome to Coaching Secrets Podcast.

Do we need to prepare our coaching session?

This is with no doubt, one of the most asked questions by my students when we start digging deep in the coaching practice. Whether you just finish your training to become a coach or you’re practicing fully for 5 years, preparing the coaching session is not optional. In fact, big part of the success of the session is based on how ready you are and how prepared as a coach.

Let me put in other way, if you think that you’re good enough to prepare your sessions, that simply means that you missed some of the fundamentals from the beginning.

And for those who think the client will not feel it, I like to remind that preparing the session is for you as a respectful coach, before being for the client. If you are respecting this client and want really to help him achieve his desired goal, which I think it is the case, you need to spend time getting ready for him.

Whether you’re the kind of coach who take notes during the session itself, after the session , or not taking note, returning to what happened during the last session and if possible the previous ones, plus exploring the client session reparation form will help you reconnect with the subject and the client.

Your client will feel safe and in good hands when he feels that you still remember the details he shared with you before, he even will appreciate you more, as this is sign of care and respect, I guess a good coach will not need more than a client who trust his to thrive and excel in what he’s doing.

This type of commitment will be mirrored by the client when it comes to commitment to actions , the client will feel more responsible and more committed, and the opposite is true, if you’re not ready, a sign of non-care will be felt and it’s gonna be also reflected by the client on his part of the relationship.

Get ready for your client by preparing the session, they spend their time and money for you and gave one the most precious thing they have : their trust.

That’s all for today!

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