Competency #2: Embodies a Coaching Mindset

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DEFINITION: Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and client-centered.

Acknowledges that clients are responsible for their own choices
Engages in ongoing learning and development as a coach
Develops an ongoing reflective practice to enhance one's coaching
Remains aware of and open to the influence of context and culture on self and others
Uses awareness of self and one's intuition to benefit clients
Develops and maintains the ability to regulate one's emotions
Mentally and emotionally prepares for sessions
Seeks help from outside sources when necessary
About maintaining a professional practice, recognizing the culture of self and others, and understanding that we (coach and client) are members of systems.

Managing emotions, using intuition for benefit of client
To evaluate, I will look at the “phrasing of intuition”: is there room for the client to say I’m wrong?, am I being sure it doesn’t sound like fact when I deliver it?
Be physically and mentally prepared for a session
Asking for clarity when something a client says “stands out”. Example: a coach is nodding, but has a confused look on their face. Don’t just brush over something.

Questions:

How are you building a reflective practice grounded in continued learning?
What is your “wind up/down” process?
How are you listening for permission (by the client)?
What ways do you check your emotional “level” with clients? (balance)
How does your context/culture influence your coaching practice? (on the exam)
How do you seek help/support for difficult clients? (coaching mindset)
How do you let your intuition go?
How do you physically and mentally prepare as a coach?
How do you set the tone at the beginning of your coaching session?
What is your closing ritual for coaching?