Is Coaching About Holding Space?
December 12th, 2024 by Diane Conklin under Business - General, Business Strategy. No Comments.
I don’t think coaching is all about holding space and asking questions as somebody said the other day… not at all!
As a matter of fact, I’d go so far as to say that is a bit off the wall. I can’t imagine Tiger’s Wood’s putting coach, Serena Williams former tennis coach, Steph Curry’s shooting coach, or Andy Reid telling them they’re just there to hold space for them.
My guess is the athletes wouldn’t even be sure what that meant and they would probably demand their coaches give them some advice, some guidance, some help…
The definition of a coach is to assist, to instruct, to help…
So, what makes a good coach?
Certainly, there is a case to be made for listening and asking questions as a coach. I see that as part of the process, not what a coach fully is.
When I hire a coach (and I’ve worked with one since I started my business) I am looking for somebody to guide me, to assist me, to give me suggestions, to discuss things with me and to share with me their experience.
Hiring a coach is about growing and getting to the next level.
To do that you need to work with somebody who is at a higher level than you are, who is making more money than you are, and who is doing different things – things you can benefit from.
That’s a coach.
To be fair, part of the process is asking questions and listening so you know where the person is in their business and so you can access and make the best recommendations you possibly can. And, by asking questions, you know what obstacles you have to help your client overcome and get beyond.
Mindset is a part of all coaching… even elite athletes, so that’s an important part of every coaching relationship.
If you’re looking for some inclusive and integrated coach who will customize every session with you, the individual, let’s chat.
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