Coaching Conversations in Teams

Coaching Conversations

The first rule of communication is: know your audience.

Every person you coach is different, and your approach in coaching conversations should reflect that. As a coach, you may know what you want to say, but do you know how to say it depending on who’s listening?

And do you know how to listen so you can have a more productive coaching relationship?

A lot goes into connecting with people, but understanding their motives and values is a great place to start. If you can frame coaching around what matters to them (not just to you), you’ll have the foundation for great results. Here are some helpful things to look for to help your coaching resonate.

COACHING TIPS

If you’re coaching a person that values:

Putting others first

Take the time to ask how they feel about things.

Getting things done quickly

Keep a brisk pace. Always look ahead to what might be coming up next.

Making sure the right process is followed

Don’t mistake silence for disinterest; they are waiting to understand completely before offering input.

Encouraging others to succeed

Be enthusiastic, considerate of others, and focused on action.

Helping others become self-sufficient

Take time to consider the implications of decisions and how they will affect others.

Crafting winning strategies

Take time to clarify goals. Move quickly when plans are clear.

Bringing all team perspectives together

Don’t mistake their consideration of options as being indecisive; they don’t want to get locked into a set course of action.

SDI Assessments – Deepen Team Understanding

The Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) is a powerful tool in our solutions for diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.
Through SDI, individuals gain insight into their own motivations and strengths – helping them understand themselves and find common ground with others.