Coaching in one word = EMPOWERMENT.

One leader compared coaching to “Coming Alongside and Drawing Out” vs. mentoring as “Going Before and Pouring In!” (Tom Wymore)

A helpful working definition of Coaching is a relational process to help a leader discover and take the next step in their leadership development.

• Macro change – visionary leaders who are introducing a new initiative
• Micro change – small steps that taken over time have a strategic impact

• Casting a vision AND implementing it across the organization
• Maximizing employee engagement that leads to real ministry impact
• Creating a learning a culture, managing effective team meetings and implementing powerful 1-1’s

Coach Agreement – a strong start to a coach relationship begins with a discussion to clarify expectations and includes some of the following:

• Objectives – What do you want to accomplish in a coach relationship?
• Measures – How will you know when you have achieved your objective?
• Gains – What do you want the impact to be for you and your organization?
• Logistics –
  • Duration
  • Frequency
  • Online preparation
  • Evaluation points
  • Accountability
  • Costs
• Agenda Harmony – each appointment has a specific agenda that the leader co-creates with the coach.  

Principled based

• Universal principles are fundamental to my process vs. a particular model that leaders are forced to embrace.

Need-driven

• When we initiate a coaching relationship I ask you to clarify what you want to achieve and as long as we remain focused on that agenda, then the relationship will fulfill its intended purpose.

Processed oriented

• The complexities of life and work oftentimes interfere with the best laid plans so we adjust the plan as we progress.

• One tool I use to set a baseline is the Harrison Assessment.  This is one of the most reliable and in-depth assessments that helps you gain a clear picture of the traits you excell in and how you can maximize those in your work.  Many times leaders I coach find themselves in transition and this is a great tool help them through that process.

  Other tools I’ve used over the years include:

  • DiSC
  • Grip-Birkman
  • StrengthsFinder
  • Leadership Timeline
  • 360-Degree Online Christian Coach Assessment

• Objectives – What do you want to accomplish in a coach relationship?
• Measures – How will you know when you have achieved your objective?
• Gains – What do you want the impact to be for you and your organization? 

If we meet or surpass these expectations then we are successful.