| One of the most important parts of the coaching | | | | commitments. This moment can sometimes be |
| process is the commitment element required of both | | | | awkward and not all coaches feel comfortable with it. |
| the client and the coach. This is probably the part that | | | | However, as mentioned previously, clients pay |
| distinguishes coaching from other processes the most. | | | | coaches not only for support throughout the coaching |
| Having said that, from the client's perspective, to keep | | | | process but also for some serious reality checks and |
| his/her commitment is not always easy. Even if the | | | | reminders. |
| client commits to some sort of action and is really | | | | When the client's commitment is not being honored, it is |
| determined to make it happen, many things can turn up | | | | the right and the duty of the coach to bring the client |
| in the process that force him/her to put his/her | | | | gently back and remind him/her of his/her targets, |
| attention elsewhere. The reasons can vary and the | | | | goals and objectives. This may create resistance from |
| coach needs to be really careful to spot the signs. | | | | the client but the coach must persevere. |
| There is a difference between a real-life emergency | | | | After all, commitment in coaching is a two-way |
| or a serious change of circumstances and an attack | | | | process. Clients are committed to their outcomes, and |
| of the "gremlins" that makes the client lose focus. | | | | coaches are committed to their clients and to making |
| In any of those situations, though, it is up to the coach | | | | sure those outcomes become a reality. |
| to hold the client accountable for his/her previous | | | | |