Building Client Rapport in Coaching

Abintus Coaching Resources In order for the coaching relationship to flourish there needs to be a rapport between coach and client. Coaching assignments can be short so the coach has to invest in building rapport and the relationship from the off. The success of the...

Listening for Coaches

Abintus Coaching Resources One of the most important skills for a coach is the ability to listen, meaningfully hearing the client and what they are saying. People generally, don’t listen very well, as we are never taught to listen effectively. Coaches who truly...

Becoming a reflective coach

Abintus Coaching Resources The phrase ‘becoming a reflective practitioner’ is associated with coaching. Coaching enables learning for both coach and coachee. The more the coach thinks and reflects on their coaching ‘performance’ the better at it they become. Becoming...

When Clients Struggle to Identify a Coaching Topic

Abintus Coaching Resources The ideal coaching scenario where the coachee thinks about and can bring a topic or discussion area to their coaching session. Reality says that this isn’t always the case. Or, the coachee isn’t sure on where their focus should be. For a...

Using Silence in Coaching

Abintus Coaching Resources Observe any meeting and you will experience the fact that people don’t like silence. It’s too uncomfortable for them so they step in to speak or look awkwardly at each other. Using silence in coaching is a very powerful tool in different...