Catalytic Coaching

Employee’s Guide to Coaching Sessions Listen with an open mind

How to prepare: ❏ Review your Yellow Coaching Input Sheet that you previously shared with your coach ❏ Prepare any questions you may have for your coach What to expect: You can expect to hear about your Strengths, with specific examples of what your boss sees in you. You’ll also hear where your boss would like you to Focus, along with specific examples. The examples provided by your coach will be discussed during this meeting, however, you will not be able to see them on your Coaching Worksheet online. This is by design in an effort to avoid focusing on the examples in lieu of the main point of the Strength or Focus Area. During this meeting, your coach will share some Development Recommendations that they think will help you achieve your goals.

Come with an open mind and feel free to use active listening skills like “mirroring.” Mirroring is when you repeat back what you hear your coach say. This helps everyone in the room be on the same page. Ask questions This isn’t a monologue; it’s a dialogue. If you’re wondering exactly what your coach meant by something, ask! Be genuinely curious in your questions. Be patient The first part of the meeting will be your boss reading your Coaching Worksheet to you. You won’t have it in front of you because you might be tempted to read ahead - and we don’t blame you! Sit back and absorb what your coach is sharing with you.