blog-header

    The Progress Coaching Blog

    Employees Need Coaching But Have to Want It Too!

    July 21, 2014 Posted by : Tim Hagen
    0 comment

    describe the image

    Coaching is growing! Day by day new programs and products are coming out about coaching. In addition, people are re-marketing their programs with the word coaching as the market continues to accept coaching. The one area we need to also address is the employee's responsibility of being coached. If a person is absolutely resistant to coaching, should the coach be held responsible? My answer is a flat NO! It's much like the two people in the back of the training room not paying attention but their lack of content absorption becomes criteria for how good the trainer did his or her job. BULL!

    First of all, here is our definition of coaching. Step one-they must be willing to look in the mirror. Second, they must be willing to take action on number one. Few people do step one very well, or right away.

    Here are the five keys to an employee becoming a "coachable" employee:

    1. They must be willing to answer questions openly and honestly.
    2. They must demonstrate some action of investing in themself before, during, and after the coaching.
    3. They must complete learning projects that are to be completed between coaching sessions.
    4. A great sign is when the employee starts to ask for help with questions and they seek some form of improvement.
    5. A true willingness supported by actions that drive better performance in direct correlation to their job.

    I know there are more so please share what other things you feel make an employee "Coachable."

     

    Download White Paper:  Motivating Staff  Through Coaching

    Coaching Youth Sports and Coaching in the Workplace
    How to Have a Productive Coaching Conversation

    About Author

    Tim Hagen
    Tim Hagen

    Tim Hagen founded Progress Coaching, a Training Reinforcement Partner Company, in 1997. His entrepreneurial career began in college leading to positions in sales, sales management, and sales training for small and large corporations, and eventually ownership of several training companies. Tim is often a keynote speaker at companies teaching the value of coaching and conversations in the workplace. He possesses a unique combination of hands-on experience, academics, and innovative insight to solve the industry’s most common challenges specific to workplace performance. Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in Adult Education and Training from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

    Related Posts
    Harnessing the Power of Empathy to Redefine Communication
    Elevate Your Leadership with Coaching Champions
    Future-Proofing Leadership: AI, Coaching Trends, & Transforming Feedback Culture

    Leave a Reply