| Are you just starting out in coaching? Ready to have | | | | space to run your coaching session is, have you been |
| your first session but nervous about what to cover? If | | | | to the loo (important this one!) are any mobiles |
| you want to replace nerves with confidence you've | | | | switched off? |
| got it all covered, this simple to use checklist will have | | | | Emotionally prepare yourself. Similar to the mental |
| you breathing a sigh of relief, knowing you are ready | | | | preparation, what will help you continue to feel in |
| to speak to your client! | | | | control of your coaching skills if there are difficult |
| Get your notes / documentation relating to this client | | | | sections in the coaching, or the client has an emotional |
| together. | | | | reaction? Consider a grounding technique such as a |
| Set up some time before the session itself to review | | | | deep breath in or the use of silence. |
| what the client wants to work on that session, what | | | | Make sure you have everything you may need. Are |
| their overall picture is for coaching is & what their | | | | you taking notes? A pen, spare pen & paper will |
| goals are. | | | | help you with this. Mindmapping can be a useful way to |
| Consider what may come up in the session. This | | | | capture content without losing themes. |
| shouldn't be a "rehearsal" of the session, as to be | | | | Clear the decks - make sure you will have the quiet |
| effective the session will go where the client wants | | | | time you need for coaching. This may mean arranging |
| & depending on the questions you use - however | | | | support with your family or friends to make sure this |
| there may be initial, gut reaction thoughts you have | | | | happens. Expecting a delivery? Think about how you'll |
| when you read the prep forms that you may want to | | | | handle this! |
| capture for possible discussion later | | | | Clear your desk - whilst it's useful to have what you |
| Mentally prepare yourself. How would you like to be in | | | | need, too much can feel overwhelming. It's often more |
| the session? Take actions that will help you get there, | | | | useful to have information close to hand, without |
| in time for the session, for instance breathing exercises | | | | drowning your desk in it! |
| or affirmations | | | | Get ready to HAVE FUN! Coaching is what you love |
| Physically prepare yourself. Do you have a drink of | | | | to do. You're all ready and prepped - now enjoy it! |
| water with you, have you got a comfortable and quiet | | | | |