COACHING TIP – Take the time to clarify the coach agenda

COACHING TIP – Take the time to clarify the coach agenda

How many times have you launched into a conversation that did not have a clearly defined outcome in mind?  I’ve found that 80% of the success of a coaching appointment is determined in the first 5 minutes.  It is during that phase when the coach helps a leader define what they want to achieve.

Here are three questions you can use to help leaders focus:

  • What do you want to focus on today?
  • What would you like to leave with from today?
  • What would a “win” look like for you today?