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Session #4: Strategize Your Actions

www.CoachesWithClients.comReview The first 3 sessions have been laying the foundationQ: What have you learned so far?A: The distinction between Direction vs. GoalsIndexing: Using I vs. YouGoing for what you want vs. playing it safeRelieving the pressure to perform

www.CoachesWithClients.comWhat Have You Learned So Far? The value of coaching in and of itselfThe importance of reframingBuddy coaching has been greatYou CAN get yourself out of the way and enjoy the process of coaching

www.CoachesWithClients.com The 5-Part Coaching MethodologyFive-part methodology:Know where youre goingStrategize your actionsUpgrade your skillsOptimize your environmentMaster your psychology

www.CoachesWithClients.comThe Biggest Mistakes That Coaches MakeThe coach will tell the client exactly how to do itSolution: Keep in mind that everyone is different, everyone has different strengthsHave the plan be customized to the clientWork with the client to create the planYou might create a coaching plan

www.CoachesWithClients.comAbout Action Plans...This doesnt have to be a big dealStrategic Action PlanThe client might be able to do it on his/her ownCreate the plan together the first timeShould be something the client feels comfortable withHow do you think you might make that happen?Let the client give you a plan

www.CoachesWithClients.comConcerns About Letting The Client Create His Own Plan...Concern = They may create a plan they already tried beforeHave you ever created a plan like this before?What were the challenges that came up?Concern = They might create a plan for what they think they should be doingDoes this plan feel good for you?Is there any part that doesnt feel good?Is there anything youre afraid of?

www.CoachesWithClients.comHelp Them Build Up MomentumMomentum (help them build it up right away)Take whatever plan they create and come up with 3 very easy things they can achieve between sessionsIf they fall short they may judge themselves, get frustrated with themselves, beat themselves up about itGive them 3 easy things and 3 extra credit things to accomplish

www.CoachesWithClients.comBreak Big Goals Into StagesIf it is a big goal, break it down into three main stagesIf there were 3 main stages for growing your business, what would those stages be?Help simplify the planning processYou dont have to plan out the entire thingThen you can break each chunk/stage down further

www.CoachesWithClients.comHelp Someone Create A Plan...Planning backwardsAs-If Frame from NLP/Hyponotherapy trainingInterview the client as if she is now successful in an areaWere going to play a game thats a different way to plan.It will help you plan from a different place.Were going to look at if you already were there, how did you achieve it.

www.CoachesWithClients.comHow to Set Up The As If Frame Exercise...Im going to interview you.The whole time, were going to maintain the framework as if it had already happened.Is that clear? Do you have any questions?Introduce yourself and introduce the client and the interview

www.CoachesWithClients.comRole Play: Interview...Thank you for being hereTell us all what your business looks like today now that you have reached your specific goalsHow much money does that generate for you?How great does it feel to be there?What would you say is one of the surprising best things about how great it is?

www.CoachesWithClients.comRole Play: Interview...What would you say were the biggest challenges that you faced and how did you overcome them?Looking back to how you made it happen over the years, when you first got started what was the first thing that you did back then?Then what did you do?What did that lead to?What was he next big step for you?

www.CoachesWithClients.comRole Play: Interview...If there were 3 keys to your success what would you say they were?If there was one other piece of advice that you wish you could have given to yourself back then what would it have been?Thank him/her & wrap up the interview

www.CoachesWithClients.comAbout the Role Play...Its really powerful.In working backwards it became really easy.The first few times you do it, it takes a little more finesse than the other planning strategiesIts a very powerful thing, makes the goal feel more real, more solid, clearer, more alive for the clientPractice it a few timesStart using it with clients

www.CoachesWithClients.comQ&A: When The Client Commits To Do Something & FailsThree baby stepsEventually the client starts getting a better idea of what he/she can reasonably take onClients will always not get things doneAfter creating the action plan, just talk to them about what happens if they dont get it all doneEveryone will get to the point where they are not following through on something

www.CoachesWithClients.comHomeworkAny of the goals you set for yourself back in session 1, continue taking action toward thatGet together with your buddy coach and work on strategizing your actions

Coaches With Clients presents...The Rapid Coaching Academy: Professional Coach Training System

Session #4: Strategize Your Actions