4. Academic Answer Coaching is a method of directing, instructing and training a person or group of people, with the aim to achieve some goal or develop specific skills Source: Wikipedia
7. What it takes? Question What kind of qualities should the leader possess to coach effectively?
8. What it takes? Answer Integrity / trust Respect Have to be an admired leader Good communication skills Emotional intelligence Awareness Passion Preserve dignity
9. What it takes? Question What are the other important factors of effective coaching?
10. What it takes? Answer Comfort Personal Atmosphere Don’t argue Win-win situation Generate buy-in
12. Facets of Emotional Intelligence Must possess all five components: Self-awareness Emotions, strengths, weaknesses, needs Self-regulation Need self-awareness first Think before acting Everyone can do this Control your impulses
13. Facets of Emotional Intelligence Must possess all five components: Intrinsic motivation Feeling driven to achieve beyond expectations Pursue goals with energy and persistence Do not just care about money Pursue goals because it's a part of your make, not just for money
14. Facets of Emotional Intelligence Must possess all five components: Empathy Consider feelings of others during decision making Ability to understand the emotional make up of other people Skill in treating people according to their emotional reaction Showing respect for others' perspective One of the key ingredients of emotional intelligence Social skill Moving people in the desired direction Proficiency in managing relationships and building networks Ability to find common ground and build rapport Persuasiveness, able to build and lead teams
17. Good Communication Skills Answer Listen Speak with authority Be confident Choose the right words Non-verbal communications Eye contact What time is it? Recommended reading: Dale Carnegie. How to win friends and influence people.
19. Good Communication Skills Answer Listening skills Nod in agreement Verbal queues I see You are right Great point Thank you for explaining… Don’t interrupt Eye contact Put yourself in speaker’s shoes Take notes (visible, key points)
21. Good Communication Skills Answer Confidence Powerful voice; choose the right words No maybe No “Do you agree” No “Well maybe I am wrong…” No shaking Be firm Nothing in your hands Control your eyes Eye contact Blinking sped
23. Good Communication Skills Choose the right words No negative words But, however, although, I am tired of… No useless fillers Umm… Candor Be nice Use questions instead of statements
26. Good Communication Skills Non-verbal queues Don’t look at your watch Don’t touch your pen; leave everything on the table Keep eye contact Show passion Stay focused on the conversation