WOC 2016: Think, Act, Achieve Extraordinary Results- Winning Executive Coaching Strategies for the Leader and the Coach

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October 13-15, 2016Detroit Marriott

Renaissance Center Detroit, MI

Seminar: SEMINAR 1310: Think, Act, Achieve Extraordinary Results-Winning Executive Coaching

Strategies for the Leader and the Coach Co-Presenters: Harriet Shakir & Cheryl Jefferson

Moderator: Gina GaunaDate/Time: Friday, 10/14/16, 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

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Ice Breaker

BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE



Expectations



Learning Objectives1. CREATE A PLAN AND VISION THAT SUPPORTS BUSINESS,

PROFESSIONAL, AND LIFE MISSION2. USE LEADERSHIP TECHNIQUES AND COMMUNICATION

STRATEGIES THAT SUPPORT VISION3. LIST TOOLS TO OVERCOME RESISTANCE, ACT, AND MAKE

STRATEGIC DECISIONS4. EXAMINE COACHING COMPETENCIES TO ASSIST SUCCESS OF

FUTURE LEADERS AND TEAM MEMBERS5. USE STRATEGIES TO GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE,

GENERATE IDEAS, AND EXPAND VISION



Difference Between Coach & Mentor COACH• DOES NOT ADVISE• ASKS OPEN-ENDED

QUESTIONS• GUIDES CLIENT THROUGH

THINKING PROCESS• FOCUSES ON THE CLIENT’S

SUCCESS• SPENDS MORE TIME

LISTENING THAN SPEAKING

MENTOR• OFFERS ADVICE AND

COUNSEL• USUALLY IS WITHIN THE

ORGANIZATION OR PROFESSION OF THE MENTEE

• PROBLEM SOLVER• INFLUENCER



Coaching Qualities• HONEST AND HAS INTEGRITY• PASSION FOR COACHING• SELF AWARENESS• EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE• CARES ABOUT PEOPLE, HAS COMPASSION• EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR• PERCEPTIVE, INTUITIVE AND INQUIRING• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS• ABILITY TO LISTEN • SEES THE BEST IN OTHERS



Powerful QuestionsPROVOCATIVE, OPEN ENDED

ENDS EVASION AND CONFUSIONCLARITY, ACTION, AND DISCOVERY

• WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF IT? (ASSESSMENT)• WHAT SEEMS TO CONFUSE YOU? (CLARIFICATION)• WHAT ARE YOUR OTHER OPTIONS? (EXPLORATION)• WHAT ELSE? (ELABORATION)• WHAT IS THE ACTION PLAN? (IMPLEMENTATION)• WHAT IS YOUR GAME PLAN? (PLANNING)• WHAT WILL THAT GET YOU? (PREDICTION)

PRACTICE



Coaching Behaviors• IS PROFESSIONAL (ON TIME, REMAINS OBJECTIVE,

MAINTAINS CLIENTS’ CONFIDENTIALITY) • CREATES TRUST• HOLDS THE CLIENTS AGENDA• LEVEL 2-3 LISTENING (ATTENTIVE, GLOBAL)• ASK POWERFUL QUESTIONS• UTILIZES CLARIFYING QUESTIONS• APPLIES DIRECT COMMUNICATION• UTILIZES COACHING TOOLS



AuthenticityAUTHENTIC SELF = “TRUE YOU”

INTROSPECTIVE WORK:• VISIONING• VALUES CLARIFICATION• LIFE PURPOSE

IT’S WHO YOU TRULY ARE RATHER THAN WHO YOU THINK YOU SHOULD BE!



Visioning Exercise1. INSTRUCTIONS 2. INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE3. REPORT OUT



Coaching Competencies for Overcoming Resistance

ARTICULATING WHAT IS GOING ONBRAINSTORMINGCHAMPIONING

CREATING TRUSTFORWARDING THE ACTION

GOAL SETTING AND PLANNINGINQUIRY

LISTENINGPOWERFUL QUESTIONS

REQUESTINGVISIONING



Coaching Competencies

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED COACH OR LEARNING MORE?

CO-ACTIVE COACHING BY LAURA WHITWORTH, HENRY KIMSEY-HOUSE, AND PHIL SANDAHL

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Bringing It All Together

OBJECTIVESEXPECTATIONS





Summary1. EXPERIENCED COACHING THROUGH USE OF

TOOLS2. DISCERNED COACHING FROM MENTORING3. IDENTIFIED RESOURCES TO IMPROVE COACHING

SKILLS OR BECOME A CERTIFIED COACH

INQUIRIES

WHO DO I WANT TO BE?AUTHENTIC SELF CONGRUENT WITH MY VISION?

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO NEXT TO LIVE MY AUTHENTIC SELF?


Leadership & Management

WOC 2016: Think, Act, Achieve Extraordinary Results- Winning Executive Coaching Strategies for the Leader and the Coach