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- You feel like crap and you don't know why.
- You want to quit a job that’s literally killing you.
- Your business is not where it needs to be or facing hard times.
- Your business needs to teach old employees new technology.
- You feel you need someone to help you be more accountable.
- You feel like you’re lost with no future.
As a Tai Chi instructor and Lean Six Sigma process manager, I found that helping individuals and businesses determine their own path and strategies was far more fulfilling than simply telling them what to do.
What’s the old ancient Chinese saying?
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”
In
select cases, people don’t mind being told what to do but, if given the chance,
they'd prefer figuring things out by themselves.
Unfortunately, they're caught between a rock and a hard spot because situations disables them to inaction. One clear case when you need a coach is when you are frozen in time due to inaction.
What should you expect from a life or business coach?
A coach’s job is to pre-assess a person or business wants and need, motivations, and obstacles that get in the way. Then through a “discovery” phase, an individual or business determines or develops a strategy or action plan.
Unfortunately, they're caught between a rock and a hard spot because situations disables them to inaction. One clear case when you need a coach is when you are frozen in time due to inaction.
What should you expect from a life or business coach?
A coach’s job is to pre-assess a person or business wants and need, motivations, and obstacles that get in the way. Then through a “discovery” phase, an individual or business determines or develops a strategy or action plan.
When
I stumbled upon the idea of being a life and business coach, I sat, meditated
and came upon an idea to create a unique delivery system consisting of
training, mentoring and coaching.
I would be the first to admit that there is no “one size fits all” solution, but believe a person who assumes the role should recognize what and how to properly assist a client. The coach must, therefore, be good at listening, as it provides a way to learn what's in his client's mind and true motives.
I would be the first to admit that there is no “one size fits all” solution, but believe a person who assumes the role should recognize what and how to properly assist a client. The coach must, therefore, be good at listening, as it provides a way to learn what's in his client's mind and true motives.
My
goal is to steer a person or business towards the right
direction. I’ve seen and experienced a
lot in my 60 plus years with a long list of mistakes I wish I could take
back. I’ve been told that a person's
character can be measured by the number of scar tissue found on his body and in
his heart.
I’m
sure there’s wisdom in the words "if it doesn’t kill you, it'll make you
stronger."
It
is this pain and misgiving coaches share as value-added benefit to their
clients. Who can argue that learning
from other's mistakes is not a good thing?
The four basic coaching phases
Pre-assessment
The four basic coaching phases
Pre-assessment
Discovery
Action
and accountability
Resolution.
A
pre-assessment session starts with a client completing a pre-assessment
questionnaire with open-ended and scaling questions. The coach goes over the questions and answers
with the client and formulate general and specific objectives.
Once
the client is clear about what he wants to achieve, he undergoes a
"discovery" where the coach provides a series of suggestions and
methods as to what strategy and tactics to take.
The client chooses to discard or accept this information and drafts up a plan that is specific, measurable, accountable, reasonable and timely.
The coach provides advice on time management, capacity planning, scheduling, and methodology. Despite this help, the client ultimately draws his own blueprint.
The client chooses to discard or accept this information and drafts up a plan that is specific, measurable, accountable, reasonable and timely.
The coach provides advice on time management, capacity planning, scheduling, and methodology. Despite this help, the client ultimately draws his own blueprint.
The
"action and accountability" phase is where the coach motivates and
encourages the client to implement the plan, stay on course and be held
accountable.
The
"resolution" phase is last series of meetings and events where the
client reaches his or her objectives.
This
four-phase process takes many forms, which can be simple and short with several
meetings or as long as years and possibly indefinite.
How
to Find the Right Coach
Coaches
are either generalists or specialists. For example, some coaches can handle a
wide variety of subject matters and services; however, they might not have the
skills, education nor experience to deal with deep seated issues that are, for
example, internal, spiritual or psychological in nature.
Though coaches aren't therapists they use techniques outside the purview of "therapy" to help clients determine their own path and destiny.
Though coaches aren't therapists they use techniques outside the purview of "therapy" to help clients determine their own path and destiny.
My
specialty is in individual and business process management. Accepting a client with psychological issues
would fall outside my expertise and comfort zone. If someone approached me with these types problems,
I would respectfully decline and recommend a therapist.
The
best place to look is in the Internet.
Once you find someone, ask what's his/her specialty is; fees and
methods; and how to proceed.
Because
the coaching relationship is based upon trust, a client should never chose a
coach unless confidence is assured.
Coaching Information:
Pre-Assessment Business
Pre-Assessment Personal
For more information call (661) 717-4036 or email: domitomate@gmail.com
Coaching Information:
Pre-Assessment Business
Pre-Assessment Personal
For more information call (661) 717-4036 or email: domitomate@gmail.com
