Jarrod asks:
With regards to the REAL acronym, specifically REFLECTION, should coaches ask questions to open other perspectives?
Here’s my answer:
YES, definitely – that is what the Other Perspectives stage in the process is for!
Jarrod asks:
With regards to the REAL acronym, specifically ENGAGEMENT, why do we assume the things that Berg and Szabo suggest (in 4.1 The REAL Philosophy)?
Here’s my answer:
Basically, in order to be an effective coach, we need to approach clients with generosity and positivity – we need to assume they are doing the best they can, but also that they can do better with some support. I think if we don’t assume those things, then we are not in the right mindset to support clients to change in a way that they find supportive and non-judgemental.
Jarrod asks:
With regards to the 5Cs, do you look at choices from both parties or just the client?
Here’s my answer:
Mostly, we look at the client’s own choices, because they are the only thing that they have control over. However, in the Other Perspectives stage, we may consider other people’s perceived choices, as a way of better understanding others, but we can’t have any impact on the choices of anyone other than our client.