6 Ways to Prepare for a Coaching Session
Course

This course covers the coaching standard: 1.1.1. Coach is calm, present, and emotionally available.
We review 6 ways in which a coach can prepare for a coaching session.
CEP #100088.
6 CEC's
Assessments - Students will create a personal plan for how they will prepare for a coaching session. This includes what they will do to get in the right mindset, how they will create a space free from distractions, and how to handle tough coaching situations in which a coach must help a client remain calm and present.
Here is the course outline:
1. Being PresentAn effective coach is present and emotionally available for their clients. This module will review how to center your attention, stay focused, and build a mindful practice. |
2. How to Minimize DistractionsDescribe and design your ideal workspace for ultimate coach and client focus. |
3. Plan to PrepareFail to plan and you plan to fail. Expert coaches take the time to plan for successful and productive coaching sessions free from distractions. |
4. Set your AttentionSometimes the inevitable happens and a coach has less than 5 minutes to re-focus their attention to their client. Learn effective strategies to reset and refocus. |
5. Daily PracticeThe best coaches establish and maintain a daily practice of mindfulness so they can always be in a state of a higher level mindfulness and presence for themselves and their clients. |
6. 30 Second Tool for Medical ProfessionalsA Nurse works long hours, long days, and sees numerous patients every day. A Nurse likely does not have the time to practice a mindful session prior to seeing each patient, so here is a quick way (30 seconds or less) to re-center yourself before seeing a patient so you can continue to provide the best care. |
7. ResourcesRecommended books and resources for coaches to use. |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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6 Ways to Prepare for a Coaching Session |