Think of a time when you experienced a conversation that left you with a new perspective or perhaps an inquiry or you might have felt that something has shifted in you after that conversation. Maybe it helped you gain a new level of clarity or moved you to take action. That was a coaching conversation.

That’s how I define a coaching conversation. When I think of it, it seems like it covers most conversations especially if you listen, you’re curious and you acknowledge what’s happening to you and to the other person or team. To the outside observer, this might seem like a regular Tuesday however for the trained coach, there is a set of coaching skills at play!

There are many coaching skills to explore however in this session, we will focus on 3 essential coaching skills for better coaching conversations.