Coaching Using DiSC Assessment – The “I”

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In an earlier blog post, we looked at how a coach can use the DiSC Assessment as a tool for building rapport with clients.  As a coach, it is helpful to understand your profile and how to apply this knowledge to improve your coaching effectiveness.  Let’s look now at the “I” – “Influencer” (Sanguine, or …Read More

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Coaching Using DiSC Assessment – The “D”

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If you are a coach and you are familiar with the DISC profile, you  know that you can use this helpful tool in raising self awareness to adapt your communication for more effective coaching sessions. During a coaching lab recently with one of my coaching students,  we re-played the taped session so we could assess …Read More

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You Hired a Coach, Now What?

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You made the commitment and hired a coach and you want to get maximum results from your sessions.  Your  sessions will most likely be anywhere from thirty minutes to one hour at various fees depending on your niche and other factors (honestly the answer when it comes to rates is “It depends”) Prior to your …Read More

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Ouch! Feedback For Me Again?

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When working with corporate coaches who mainly coach employees for  performance improvement, one of the first myths to address is “coaching is giving feedback”.  Not!   Feedback is only part of the process in coaching for performance. A frequently asked question is “How can you simplify the process of giving feedback?” I suggest the following easy …Read More

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DISC Assessments In Coaching Relationships

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I believe one of the most important keys in an excellent coaching relationship, is open, non-judgmental and effective communication. And, to have an open exchange of communication, there needs to be a foundation of acceptance and trust. Establishing and maintaining a relationship of trust is the first of the nine IAC Coaching Masteries. When a …Read More

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