{"id":987,"date":"2019-10-26T17:21:17","date_gmt":"2019-10-26T21:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lee-cornell.com\/blog\/?p=987"},"modified":"2019-10-28T13:22:06","modified_gmt":"2019-10-28T17:22:06","slug":"what-to-look-for-in-a-business-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lee-cornell.com\/blog\/what-to-look-for-in-a-business-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Look for in a Business Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The earliest coaching models, which date back the 1950&#8217;s and through the 1980&#8217;s, were static models. It wasn\u2019t until the 1990&#8217;s, when sports coaching models began to grow in popularity, that more emphasis was placed on &#8220;business&#8221; coaches.<\/p>\n<p>A coaching model needs to be flexible and adaptable so that it can be tailored to the specific needs of the client. Today\u2019s coaching model should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Present a complete, detailed description of the process that\u2019s involved<\/li>\n<li>It should build towards an outcome that\u2019s predicted<\/li>\n<li>It should establish the nature of the components<\/li>\n<li>Use valid methodology to produce change that is sustainable and measurable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lee-cornell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5464c2be64fd64623961deac9e6fee6c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-988\" src=\"https:\/\/lee-cornell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5464c2be64fd64623961deac9e6fee6c-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lee-cornell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5464c2be64fd64623961deac9e6fee6c-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lee-cornell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5464c2be64fd64623961deac9e6fee6c.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The traditional coaching model was built around change methods that were outdated like the grow model, action planning, goal setting, etc.<\/p>\n<p>They fell very short of creating lasting behavior competencies that were measurable. Using a \u2018one size fits all\u2019 approach is simplistic and ineffective because it ignores the person\u2019s behavioral pattern that controls how the skill that\u2019s going to be improved is executed.<\/p>\n<p>With traditional coaching, very shortly after those who participated reverted back to their old behaviors after the event. It seems it\u2019s a pretty expensive venture for a quick buzz that fades fast.<\/p>\n<p>The challenge for development professionals is to improve the organization&#8217;s effectiveness through behavioral change that involves a learning model that <strong>strengthens the individuals and sustains the behavioral skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 21st century professional coaching is a combined approach that the behavioral sciences founded. Today\u2019s coaching model includes personal beliefs, development, attitudes, values, motivation, social learning and emotions along with organizational and personal dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>Many mechanisms of the behavioral based coaching model come from the behavioral approach to learning and changing. Some of the coaching model aspects are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Targeting and then focusing on an explicit behavior<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing a behavior in relation to its precursor and the consequences<\/li>\n<li>Applying a reliable and valid method of data collection, data analysis and assessment<\/li>\n<li>Building of a developmental plan<\/li>\n<li>Employing behavioral change techniques that are validated<\/li>\n<li>Measuring, managing and maintaining behavioral change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Coaching models for the workplace need to be effective long term. <strong>They shouldn\u2019t provide the answers,<\/strong> but rather the circumstances for the participant(s) to come up with their own solutions that will work. The coach is a bit like a sounding board opening up a dialogue that will help the participants grow and prosper. That will help a business to grow and prosper as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you found this article useful, please like and share. And, opt-in to my blog so you&#8217;ll be notified of new posts.<\/p>\n<p>Lee<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leadstra.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.leadstra.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The earliest coaching models, which date back the 1950&#8217;s and through the 1980&#8217;s, were static models. It wasn\u2019t until the 1990&#8217;s, when sports coaching models began to grow in popularity, that more emphasis was placed on &#8220;business&#8221; coaches. 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