September 07, 2022

304: I Didn’t Ask For a Coach: Meg Rentschler, MSW, PCC

36 minutes

Today’s topic is one that comes up often. How do we approach coaching with the client who didn’t ask to be coached? We are taking a close look at the coaching relationship with someone who has volunteered or feels like they’ve been “sentenced” into coaching. There are some unique considerations in setting up this kind of partnership. Let’s talk about it.

Show Highlights:

What might lead someone into coaching who didn’t ask for it themselves
Why this could be a low-trust or uncertain situation for the client
How the coach can find out what the organization’s expectations are for this kind of coaching relationship
Why guidelines have to be established about confidentiality and communication
How I like to start off, in the beginning, to set the client up for success
How to be clear about what the coaching process requires from the client
How to revisit the coaching agreement if they don’t show up or want to pull out of the program
How I have noticed an overall lack of trust as a major issue with these clients
An example of how I set up structured coaching around a resource with success
How to handle those who simply don’t want to be coached
Why it is always important to find out what the motivation is for a client to be coached

Resources:

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STaR Coach Show Episode 122

The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey

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