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Establishing a coaching relationship

Establishing a coaching relationship

From the course: Coaching and Developing Employees

Establishing a coaching relationship

- Let's talk about the three Cs of the coaching relationship, clarity, commitment, and confidentiality. First, think about the people on your team you've chosen to coach. Maybe one is a high potential who's more than ready to contribute in a bigger way, and maybe another has been, say, a bit disengaged, and you want to get at the root and turn things around. Great. No matter where your people are on the engagement continuum, remember this. Your people want to get clear about opportunities and what it takes to be seen, to be valued for their strengths, skills, and promise, and to be promoted. That's why the first C is clarity. This is where you get very specific about the why, your why and your people's why. Your why is to communicate the organizational and team goals you're responsible for and how those goals specifically translate to your people's expectations and deliverables. This also helps you establish a…

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