Our last profile to look at through the lens of the DiSC profile is our “C” – “Compliance” (Melancholy or Beaver).
As a coach who is a high “C”, you are reserved and more task-oriented than people oriented and you like structure around your coaching sessions so the call prep form and clients who show up on time are important to you. Unlike the “D” and “I” who are fast paced in their walk and talk, you are more reserved and you speak and move at a slower pace. Because of your more relaxed state, people are relaxed around you and find it easy to talk to you. As a coach, you want to avoid getting bogged down in logistics. Since your goal is “get it right,” keep in mind that the client must be allowed to dream big, which is sometimes hard for a high “C” personality because you worry about getting it “right.” Once they identify the goal, and where they want to be, “C’s” are very good at helping to put a plan in place for their client’s success. And remember the importance of endorsing your client, and encouraging them to think creatively; you will learn from them.
How do you coach a client who is high “C?” The “Compliance” appreciates structure so they will like an organized approach to the sessions and like to use a pre-call coaching form. Allow them time to collect their data and facts to bring to the session. The “C” personality is tenacious, working hard to complete the task and has a tendency to get bogged down in details. This is where a coach can help because as a coach, you can help them to expand their vision to see the bigger picture and encourage them to think out of the box. The “C” is a wealth of information. Remember, these are the data collectors and they have a lot stored! Tap into their data bank and draw out creative ideas… they have them! There is resistance to trying new ideas until they have all the data and sometimes may not know when to stop gathering data and start an action plan. The “C’s” goal is to get it right and they fear making a mistake. A good questions to ask a “C” may be “What key information is critical to understand before making a decision?” You may help them avoid getting too bogged down in details that may not be important to the decision. And then, work with them to have a good support structure to help them be successful.
If you are a coach, a leader, a Human Resource professional, counselor or of any other profession seeking greater understanding into human behavior, learn more about our DISC Training and Certification Course
