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Challenge
Having the ability to challenge others in a professional yet empathetic way is a difficult skill to master. It is very easy for a challenge to sound like disapproval and to be perceived negatively. It is a good idea to talk about challenge as part of the contracting phase so that your coachee is forewarned about this aspect of your coaching approach. A good challenge will tend to move your coachee out of their comfort zone and help them explore assumptions, raise awareness and develop new ideas. The skill is not to make your coachee feel intimidated or vulnerable.
Why challenge is important
The purpose of challenge is to force the coachee to go beyond any self-imposed limits. As a coach your role is not to give advice and solutions ...
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