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Tactics for effective coaching

Tactics for effective coaching

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Tactics for effective coaching

- Recently I was having a conversation with my husband about our long overdue vacation. We asked ourselves, what's the best thing we could do to ensure a great time? We decided the best thing we could do is to have a great attitude no matter what. You know how some vacations can go. Answering that question helped us determine a certain tactic for preventing our precious vacation from becoming a complete train wreck in spite of unforeseen mishaps. This approach is also extremely helpful when preparing for a successful coaching session. Make sure you have guiding tactics. I love the definition of tactic. It's determining the most effective ways to secure objectives. That's what you want to do prior to a coaching conversation. So, here are four recommended tactics for effective coaching. First, have the mindset that the coaching conversation is not just a talk. It is a process. It is a process that you're leading to get a desired outcome. Think of a baseball diamond. In order to get to…

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