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January 15, 2002
The better you show
your clients how to win with you and in coaching, the longer they'll stay
with you and the better results they'll receive...
To that end, we
are developing a totally free ebook for your use to do just that --
55 Ways To Get the Most Out of Coaching...
And you can add
your thoughts to this ebook before we complete it!
We have included titles
of the 26 of the 55 tips below. Share what you've found that
works for your clients and receive acknowledgement in the book -- and know
that you're contributing directly to the quality of coaching worldwide...
It takes a moment to share 5 or 10 things that you've found helps your
clients get the most out of coaching...
Please email them to thomas@thomasleonard.com
with "55 ways" in the subject line, by Tuesday, January 21, 2003.
(Wanna play big? Send in 100 ideas and we'll get you a cool
CoachVille polo shirt.)
Dear Today's Coach Reader...
Why this ebook?
A couple of reasons...
1. Given how new coaching is, most clients of coaches are pretty
new at being clients -- they often don't know how to make
the most of the coaching process.
2. Wouldn't it be cool to email this ebook to your client in
order to help them get the most out of your work together?
3. A successful client is a long-term client -- client turnover
(churn) is a problem in the coaching world and we're hoping that
this book will reduce that problem (that, and advanced coach
training).
4. As we compile this ebook, it helps us also figure out the
classes/trainings we should add to our curriculum in order to
increase the satisfaction of the clients of the coaches we
train.
5. One of our foci this year is looking at coaching from the
perspective of the client, not just the coach. This
project helps along that path.
6. We are hoping that this ebook will contribute to the
legitimization of the coaching process. Not sure how
exactly, but I think it will contribute in some way in this
area.
Can you think of more reasons to offer
this ebook? If so, please let me know: thomas@thomasleonard.com
with "55 Ways" in the subject line by Tuesday, January
21, 2003.
Right now, we're looking for suggestions for micro-chapter
titles...
Here's what we've got so far...
Once we select the 55 topics, I'll start writing the 2--5
paragraph description and examples for each of the micro
chapters.
1. Pick the goals that you want to
achieve, not the ones you should want to achieve. Big
difference.
Description/examples
coming
2. Select something to work on that isn't necessarily practical,
yet it could greatly influence your life.
Description/examples
coming
3. Ask your coach for a service provider referral to help you
handle whatever you need outside of coaching itself.
Description/examples
coming
4. Decide how you want to use your coaching sessions.
Description/examples
coming
5. Simplify your life a bit -- enough to have the space
you'll need to make the changes you'll naturally want to make as
a result of the coaching process.
Description/examples
coming
6. If your coach's communication style doesn't match your needs
exactly -- ask them to adjust it so that it does.
Description/examples
coming
7. Start keeping a success journal.
Description/examples
coming
8. Drive the coaching process; don't just be a passenger.
Description/examples
coming
9. If you want more structure in coaching, ask the coach to work
with you via a client coaching program.
Description/examples
coming
10. In the background, use the Clean Sweep Checklist.
Description/examples
coming
11. Outline your ideal or perfect day.
Description/examples
coming
12. Spend 20 minutes going over the Coaching Proficiencies so
that you'll be able to guide the coach to coach you to your
satisfaction.
Description/examples
coming
13. Learn the Coaching Deliverables so that you'll be able to
ask for exactly what you need during the coaching session.
Description/examples
coming
14. Make sure the coach knows what you don't want to work on or
have brought up.
Description/examples
coming
15. Pick a theme that runs through your coaching for the next 6
to 12 months.
Description/examples
coming
16. Make sure your coach respects your limits, but isn't bound
by them.
Description/examples
coming
17. When it's time to take a break from coaching, give the coach
2 week's notice.
Description/examples
coming
18. Structure the coaching relationship so that it empowers you.
Description/examples
coming
19. Let others know that you are being coached; it matters.
Description/examples
coming
20. At the end of each coaching session, take a couple of
minutes to debrief and share what you learned during the
session.
Description/examples
coming
21. See if your coach is open to using Instant Messaging with
you between sessions.
Description/examples
coming
22. Select goals that are large enough to challenge you but not
so large as they will overwhelm you (unless that's a part of
what you want).
Description/examples
coming
23. If something happens during a coaching session that you
didn't like, bring it up as soon as possible or call/email the
coach just as soon you can -- don't wait until the next session.
Description/examples
coming
24. Make sure your coach knows how you best achieve goals.
Description/examples
coming
25. Use a call-prep form if you would like to add structure to
your session.
Description/examples
coming
26. Let yourself be coached 24/7 -- not just during the coaching
sessions themselves.
Description/examples
coming
Got some ideas for how
your clients can get the most out of your coaching?
The questions to ask yourself...
1. How do YOU get the most out of coaching with/from YOUR own
coach?
2. Given what you experienced with your own clients, what have
your most successful clients done or asked for from you that's
made the difference?
3. If you could design a perfect client, how would they
use/interact with you?
4. If you could produce miracles with every client, how would
you set them up and coach them?
Any other comments, or ways to use this book, please let me know
by Tuesday, January 21, 2003, via
thomas@thomasleonard.com
with "55 Ways" in the subject line.
Winning in Coaching will be a free ebook available at

The simple mission of ClientSuccess.com is to help clients of
coaches get the most out of their coaching.
Thanks!
Best,
Thomas
thomas@coachville.com
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