The Executive Coaching Institute

The primary focus of the executive coach training is for participants to learn the skill set that is necessary to coach a variety of business professionals as well as work groups. The coaching session is a one-on-one conversation between a leader and peers or direct reports that utilize the following skills:

• Setting the Stage: Preparing the physical environment and clarifying the intention of the coaching session.

• Tracking: Building awareness of behavior, thought processes, and actions.
• Inquiry: Asking open-ended, curious questions.
• Naming It: Bringing to light those things that are unspoken but are obstacles to moving forward.
• Playback: Listening with the intent of playing back what the speaker said. This promotes reflective listening, empathetic listening, and listening for possibility.
• Effective Feedback: Offering specific, focused, balanced feedback to overcome obstacles and foster a change in behavior.
• Serving as a Sounding Board: Bringing forth full presence and practicing unconditional positive regard.