Coaching tips · 20 and counting
Get better at the coaching part.
Short, evidence-based tips on the conversations that change behaviour. Each one comes with words to say in session and something to try today.
Coaching SkillsNew coach
Ask permission before offering advice
Seeking a client's permission before sharing information or advice shifts the dynamic from expert-to-patient to collaborative, increasing receptivity.
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Coaching SkillsDeveloping
Give feedback on effort, not outcomes
Praising the process — consistency, strategy, problem-solving — builds resilience and a growth mindset; praising outcomes alone builds fragility.
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Coaching SkillsDeveloping
Help clients plan for setbacks before they happen
Clients who anticipate obstacles and pre-plan their response bounce back from stumbles quickly — instead of treating one missed session as proof that the whole attempt has failed.
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