The Leader's Guide to Coaching & Mentoring

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Ten tips for excellence in coaching and mentoring

There are some vital skills and behaviours that contribute to your success as a coach.

• Listen attentively. Be sure you hear and fully understand what your coachee is telling you. Listen for what is not being said and above all do not interrupt.
• Be present and focused. Ensure that you bring your whole attention and focus to any coaching meeting.
• Seek to understand and not to judge. Your role is to maintain an open mind and encourage your coachee to share their feelings, concerns and ideas with you. A coachee will not share if all you do is criticise and judge.
• Ask open, positive questions. This will encourage your coachee to explore their issues from every perspective.
• Be positive. Look for ...