{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"BBP28 Making Sure Coaching Works","description":"What if coaching doesn\u2019t work? It\u2019s important for my clients to know that the coaching process works.  But sometimes, coaching doesn\u2019t work! What can you do to make sure coaching works ? I\u2019ve had some great coaching and I\u2019ve one that was awful.  Here's what you can do to ensure coaching works for you. 1.  The Wrong Type Of Coach You need to consider WHAT you want the coaching for. WHY you think you need it and WHERE you want it take you. This will narrow things down for you. Then investigate different coaches and how they work. Some teach you their model. Others look at you, your business, your struggles, your goals and help you figure out what will work for you (that\u2019s me)! If someone recommends a coach to you, make sure it\u2019s going to meets your needs. 2.  No Rapport Between Client And Coach The client\/coach relationship is crucial. Some clients thrive on a gentle, nurturing approach, whereas others prefer direct straight talking. Then there\u2019s a balance of all sorts in between (I\u2019d say I\u2019m honest and straightforward with support and kindness thrown in). In order to ensure there is rapport and the possibility of a good working relationship, it\u2019s always a good idea to meet or talk with your executive coach before you jump in. 3.  A Lack Of Trust You\u2019ve got to be able to trust your coach.  You\u2019re going to be talking about your feelings and your struggles. Whilst it won\u2019t all be focussing on the negatives, you\u2019ll get the best from coaching when you\u2019re honest and possibly a bit vulnerable, so you need to feel safe doing that and trust that your coach can help you. If you\u2019re part of a coaching programme through your organisation, make sure you know the terms: by checking the confidentiality terms you can feel safe to disclose all your thoughts, issues and feelings. I usually work independently with executives and entrepreneurs, and we do sign a working agreement which sets out confidentiality clearly and professionally. 4.  Boundaries And Expectations Are Not Clear Clear boundaries are important.  Ensure your coach will set out what they expect, when and how to contact them, and ensure they\u2019ll do what they say they\u2019ll do.  Clear boundaries help you to feel safe so that you know what\u2019s OK and what\u2019s not in the coaching relationship. I always plan out all sessions in the diary.  There is flexibility to change them, but there\u2019s a cancellation policy too. Also get clear on your goals.  It\u2019s hard to make changes if you don\u2019t know what you want to change, or what that outcome will look like. 5.  Coaching Gets Stuck In The Past Coaching is about moving you forward to where you want to be, not dwelling on what you \u2018should\u2019 have done. That comes through looking to the future and action. Sometimes we need to go back and work on getting you some strong foundations so you can go forward stronger and stay successful in that progress. 6.  When There\u2019s No Legacy To The Coaching Work Whether you\u2019re with a coach for an hour, a day or three months, it\u2019s really important that you can maintain the good progress you\u2019ve made.  There\u2019s no point investing in coaching then letting old habits and patterns slip back in. So it\u2019s worth spending time working with your coach to identify how to apply the changes to your life for good.  With my experience in psychology and neuroscience I help you make changes easily without having extra duties on their to-do list!  That makes sure that coaching does work. Contact me HERE or BOOK in my diary and lets talk. ","author_name":"Lessons for Leaders","author_url":"http:\/\/www.emmalangton.com\/","html":"