Principles of Coaching

Developing Your
Coaching Philosophy
 What is
Principle?
- It is a moral rule or belief that helps
you know what is right and wrong
and that influences your actions.

- It is a law or fact of nature that

explains how something works or
why something happens.
 What is
Philosophy?
 - It is the study of ideas about
knowledge , truth, the nature and
meaning of life.

- It is a particular set of ideas

about knowledge, truth , the
nature and meaning of life.
 As you begin developing your
coaching philosophy, ask yourself
these important questions.
1. Why am I coaching?
2. Who am I coaching?
3. What kind of coach do I want to
be?
The answers to these questions
will impact every thought, every
action and every decision you
make as a coach. You bring your
thoughts and ideas from each
facet of your life in developing
your coaching philosophy.
 1.The Coaching Spirit
A. Believe in Human Potential for Greatness
B. Fulfillment Flows from Adding Value to Others
C. Bring Out the Best in People and Let Them Lead
D. Use Influence Rather than Position
E. Thrive on Challenges and Flexibility
F. When We Grow Others, We Grow Ourselves
G. A Coach Still Needs a Coach
 2. Relationship and Trust

A. Maintain Authentic Rapport and

Humor
B. Touch a Heart with Care and
Sincerity
C. Practice Integrity and Build Trust
 3. Asking Questions and Curiosity
A. Curiosity Ignites Your Spirit
B. Ask Questions that Empower and Create
Buy-In
C. Avoid Judgmental and Advice-Oriented
Questions
D. Powerful Questions Release Solutions
E. Asking Great Questions Requires Practice
 4. Listening and Intuition

A. Listen Rather Than Tell

B. Be Present and Turn Off Your Inner Dialogue
C. Avoid Jumping to Premature Conclusions
D. Be Impartial and Nonjudgmental
E. Listen Deeply, Use Observation and Intuition
 5. Feedback and Awareness

A. Embrace Feedback to Triumph

B. Awareness and Acceptance
C. Cultivates Transformation
 6. Suggestions and
Simplification
A. Get Consent Before Giving
Suggestions
B. Use the Power of Simplicity
 7. Goals and Action Plans

A. Establish Goal Ownership and

Commitment
B. Create Strategies and Action
C. Plans for Goals
D. Keep Score of Goals and Action
Steps
 8. Accountability and
Accomplishments

A. Support Goals Completion

B. Continuously
C. Accountability Drives
D. Accomplishments
E. Acknowledge Efforts and Progress