Does True Coaching Include Coaxing?
Merriam-Webster defines coaxing as: the act of gently and persistently persuading someone to do something using patience, kindness, flattery, or encouragement.Ā Instead of using force or coercion, it involves appealing to someone's emotions or offering small incentives to overcome their reluctance.
So, does coaching include coaxing? The answer isn't as clean-cut as you may think.
A coach is a thinking partner. Their job is to come alongside someone to provide a conversational space for them to move forward in an area the person chooses to focus on.Ā Remember, the word coaching comes from the idea of forward movement. "Coaching" from one place to another - like a stagecoach took people from one place to another.Ā
The person chooses to get coached to move from where they are to another place. That place could include anything from a specific project goal to a mindset shift, or from making a quality decision to walking through a transition or season well. Truly, any forward movement can ...
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