There is much confusion about this question. Some coaches follow a very rigid structure. Others go with the flow and are very responsive to the

The structure of a contracting session in coaching Often people say that a contracting conversation sounds and feels quite procedural. It sounds like it but

Like teaching and training, there are several different approaches possible in coaching. Some practices all coaches follow. Others are chosen only by some. The coaching

We are likely to be coaching individuals on a number of occasions. The most popular structure is the coaching package of four, six or more

Our coachee looks to us to handle the timing and the structure of their coaching sessions. And if we don’t, they will do as they always do – either talk a lot or be very brief. They are right – it is down to us to set up coaching in a way that enables them to explore their topics well. That enables them to reflect and have insights. And that gets them focused from the very beginning.

People often ask me which coaching models I use, and which ones I teach. The answer I give is always the same. Ones that encourage