1. Get yourself a coach
and experience coaching.
This strategy works in
three ways: 1) you can learn how to coach by modeling your coach, 2) you can develop
coaching skills and behaviours with the support of your coach, 3) by using the
service yourself you demonstrate your belief in coaching.
2. Walk the talk. Become a model.
Whatever qualities you believe are lacking in your organization,
develop them first in yourself to the highest degree. You will influence others
and they will want to know how you did it.
3.
Practice coaching at every opportunity.
Practice
makes perfect. Use every opportunity at work, at home and with your friends to
practice your coaching and coaching skills. Start with people you feel
comfortable with and experiment with others as you gain confidence.
4. Develop yourself so that you are very attractive as a
coach.
When you are open, positive, supportive,
and fully confident in being yourself, people will want you as their coach. Reduce
your smallnesses and emotional reactions. Develop your personal
foundation.
5. Get clear about who your
ideal clients are.
Start noticing what kind of
person is attracted to you as a coach. If you also want them as your client,
great! Tailor your services for them. If you want a different kind of client,
upgrade yourself so that you're attractive to the right people.
6. Discuss your experiences with other people who are
learning to coach.
Connect with other new or experienced
coaches and share your experiences. You can learn from others' successes and
mistakes and also through sharing your own experiences.
7. Collect stories and examples of how coaching has helped
someone.
When you are very clear about the value of
coaching, you'll see more clearly what you need to do to be most effective. And
you'll be able to sell your services more easily.
8. Take part in a coaching group and learn from an
experienced coach.
Just as when you have your own
coach, you will be able to model the coach's techniques, develop yourself
through the support of the group and demonstrate your belief in the process. In
addition, you will be able to watch and learn from the coach coaching other
members of the group. If you can't find a local group, hire a coach
and form one, or join an international one that meets by telephone.
9. Get clear about why people want you to coach
them.
When you understand exactly why your
clients want you as their coach, you can influence them easily, you'll know
what you need to do to help them.
11.
Surround yourself with other people that coach.
Your environment has a profound influence on you. When you stay close
to others who coach, you'll absorb their attitudes and naturally model their
behaviours. Join a coaching community.
