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TJ interviews Deb on How to Select a Prospective Coach | Reveln

TJ Wisner interviews me, Deb Nystrom, on questions to ask to choose a coach for yourself.

Connect, Clarify and Commit: listen to internet radio with Terry Wisner via Blog Talk Radio

 

Note:  After the initial ad, you may need to adjust your speakers

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  Terry and his cool car...
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Deb Nystrom.  (I've got a cool car too here via Pinterest & my Automania page.)

 Terry Wisner asked me about questions to ask a prospective coach.  Here's the blog article that goes with Terry's radio show.  Thanks Terry, a great host!   --Deb

I covered the three "Cs" of coaching which I like to use, also referred to as 3 core competencies of coaching.  They are the coach having the ability to:

  • connect with his or her person being coached
  • clarify (produce clarity) for the coaching client according to HIS or HER definition, intention - NOT the coaches version
  • commit to an action that produce results in line with the client's overall coaching goals and desired outcome

 

 

The three "Cs" are simple to remember, yet they are implemented so differently among coaches. 

Here are some basic questions to ask your coach candidates:

  1. How does your background and training define the type of coaching you offer?
  2. Why did you choose to become a coach?
  3. What is your coaching philosophy?
  4. Describe the results one of your clients has achieved through coaching.
  5. What’s unique about you as a coach?
  6. Describe your coaching process.
  7. Will our sessions be in person or over the phone?
  8. How frequently will we meet, for how long, and over what duration?
  9. What do you charge?
  10. Who is your ideal client?
  11. How will I measure success in using you as my coach?
  12. Where can I read more about your approach (if the coach uses a website and/or social media)?

Start with thinking about your relationships with mentors, sport coaches, teachers and friends.  Consider what relationships were most beneficial to your development and why.  Bring this thinking to your decision making when considering leveraging a coach to help you see deeply into your own strengths and capacity to help you maximize your best self.   

If you have thoughts about these questions and this approach, feel free to share them!   

Warm Regards,

--Deb

 

Group Coaching Social Media Teleclass - for Coaches, Consultants & Business Owners - February 2011 | Reveln

The photos and video testimonials below tell the story. The January 2010 class is FULL, confirmed, checks are in hand, and interviews with coaches/consultants have been completed for the first round. What is it? 

(Note, the videos & photos below were all taken via iPhone.)

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 Do you understand social media?  Are you curious about learning social media business strategy in a safe, casual group coaching teleclass setting tailored to your needs?

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Susan - I've been coaching for years and I've been to many social media programs....

 

I'm offering a [now second] new, personalized group coaching teleclass focused on coaches, consultants and small business owners who want to "do" social media from the ground up to grow their business.

Update: This 2nd class was enrolled to capacity.  A live class will be offered for the first time scheduled, tentatively for Thursday, May 26th, during the day.

This class came about through a taste of  "the niche choosing me" at the November 2010 PCAM (Professional Coaches Association of Michigan) conference in Lansing, Michigan.  The energy of intention by the coaches at my lunch table set it in motion.  The checks below were written at the conference. 

 

The format is:  a 75 minute teleclass (phone), six (6) sessions over eight or nine (8-9) weeks (the class chooses by poll) referencing content on the major social media platforms: 

  • LinkedIn (BranchOut referenced),
  • Facebook for Business,
  • Blogging, Mini-Blogging, Tumblelogging, and
  • Twitter
  • YouTube as a new 5th session, along with Strategy & Integration

The last two sessions over four weeks is focused on a project, done with a coaching partner (recommended but not required) to help build your social media business strategy.  A recurring date and frequency will be set for future sessions using a web-based Doodle calendar and/or via email.  Teleclasses will be recorded, so if you miss one, you'll be able to stay current with the class progress and still benefit from the wisdom of the group coaching discussion.

If you are interested, contact me at:  DebNystrom@Reveln.com.  I'll send you more information.  Your email will not be shared with anyone or added to any list.

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It all began with choosing an empty table at lunch rather than sitting with people I knew.

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Video:  Deb, the instructor, at PCAM tells the story for how this emergent teleclass "happened" (during Saturday lunch) followed by Jean's testimonial: "I want to feel like I know a lot about social media."


via debnystrom.posterous.com  iPhone video

The teleclass idea started with my choosing an empty table at lunch rather that sitting with people I knew.  Grace, pictured below in the red sweater, was the leverage and angel - social capital lady - that helped me get the momentum started for building a group coaching teleclass focused on social media business . 

originally posted via debnystrom.posterous.com

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"You will be able to do it."

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Peggy:  New coach, this coaching class FOR coaches fills a need. 

Susan is writing a check for the class at the PCAM conference, photo below.

Here's Nan, below (who wasn't at the emerging design PCAM conference lunch, but took notes on the teleclass group coaching design listed below in a photo.)  Nan's testimonials are about our ride back where I talked about the design of the class.

Above: Car notes by Nan for the January & February Teleclasses.

Below are quotes from the Saturday afternoon PCAM conference class - Coaching as a Business; by Diane Helbig; Diane heard the story. The value is: "You will be able to do it." 

  • Not that "I'm going to teach it to you," or "I'll walk you through these processes," not, "here's the steps."
  • Rather, when you are done with Deb's new group coaching course, you will be able to do it.

I'd also like to add the value that, with the group coaching, you will be able to tune it for your needs.

 

If you are interested, contact me at:  DebNystrom@Reveln.com.  I'll send you more information.  Your email will not be shared with anyone or added to any list.

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It only takes a spark, to get a fire going...

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Many thanks to Grace, pictured below.

What FUN to do this!
originally posted in draft form via debnystrom.posterous.com

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Photos above:   These two snapshots are the current cover page and blogging comments for the private group blog for the January 2011 class.  Thanks to the groundbreakers in the mini-blogging Posterous workshop in January 2010.  Thank you Grace, breaking ground in the new 2011 January class by trying out Posterous mini-blogging and commenting on posts.

--Deb

Deb Nystrom, of Reveln Consulting blogs about innovationleadership, emerging trends, social media, business strategy, news, higher education and fun stuff.  You can learn more about her background & projects on the mothership at Reveln Consulting.