4. why coaching
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it’s a relationship with a high ROI
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RETURN: focus, growth, progress, results
INVESTMENT: about two hours of concentrated
conversation each month
5. why coaching
➊ a coach helps you dream farther
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by extending your horizon of what’s possible
6. why coaching
➋ a coach helps you move faster
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by speeding up your progress toward
accomplishing important goals
7. why coaching
➌ a coach helps you sustain momentum
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by aligning your actions with your natural
strengths and skills
8. how coaching is
different
Coaching is like a taxi or limousine service.
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The coach doesn’t tell you what to do, where to
go, or set the agenda.
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The coach simply facilitates you getting
from where you are to where you need to be.
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The coach rarely advises or teaches.
9. how coaching is
different
Mentoring is more like having a trail guide.
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The mentor has experienced some aspect of what
you are now experiencing.
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He shares his experience and expertise with you
so you can make your journey with greater ease
and effectiveness.
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The mentor often teaches and advises.
10. who gets a coach?
"Anyone can hire aa coach, but the people who
"Anyone can hire
coach, but the people who
are most committed to success get the most out
are most committed to success get the most out
of
of coaching.
coaching. These
These are
are the
the people
people who
who
understand that by having aa coach they will
understand that by having
coach they will
enhance
enhance their
their process
process and
and become
become more
more
efficient.
efficient. As long as the determination and
As long as the determination and
drive to change aa person's life are present,
drive to change
person's life are present,
they should consider hiring aa coach to help
they should consider hiring
coach to help
make needed changes and enhance their journey.”
make needed changes and enhance their journey.”
Linda Miller, a personal and professional coach based in Phoenix
11. who gets a coach?
In business...
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professional coaches are paid
between $100 and $500/hour by
companies willing to make the
investment in their top people
12. who gets a coach?
In business, typical clients include
CEOs and executive leaders
high potentials
new managers
key performers
13. who gets a coach?
In ministry, typical clients include:
lead pastors
key ministry staff
church planters
churches experiencing change
14. who gets a coach?
at Western Seminary...
students enrolled in a Masters degree
students transitioning from seminary to
ministry setting
15. what a coach does
A coach partners with you in a thought-provoking
and creative process that inspires you to
maximize your potential
from the International Coach Federation
16. what a coach does
Your coach will…
ask lots of questions
listen to you and for you
guide you in the coaching process
17. a coaching
conversation
In a typical 60-minute coaching conversation…
1. You bring a topic
2. Narrow to a clear focus
4. Finally, narrow to action and commitment
3. Widen to expand and explore options
18. how to be coached
You and your coach will talk for about an hour,
every other week.
Most of these conversations will occur via phone.
Typically, each coaching conversation will result in
new learning and new action -- both coming
from you.
19. coaching at western
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you will be matched with a coach for a total of 10
sessions
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all coaches are trained and qualified
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you should talk with your coach one or two times
each month -- this is your responsibility
21. learn more
Chad Hall, Director of Coaching for Western
Seminary - chall@westernseminary.edu
www.westerncoaching.com
International Coach Federation
www.coachfederation.org
Editor's Notes
conversation that typically occurs over the phone - convenient