Coach is a profession that requires sufficient knowledge and insight about how to use coaching in working with teams and individuals. We all lead others whether as a parent, trainer, teacher, manager or co-worker.

Coaching is a powerful tool and means "aid to helping one-self" which means that the person you are coaching owns the problem as well as the solution to a 100 %.

A good ability to communicate is a prerequisite for all coaching. We have to become aware of how we speak and more importantly, how we listen. Often we relapse into old habits that could prohibit us from fully connecting with others when we speak or listen. The biggest problem we are dealing with is a filter we call "the little voice" (your inner voice) which is always focused on "right or wrong" or "yes or no". My responsibility as a speaker is to reach the listener and to be clear about how it is being received. As a listener it is my responsibility to fully comprehend what is being said. Communication is based on a mutual desire to understand each other.

In order to have a maximal outcome, i.e. being able to find solutions and to grow with the person you are coaching, you need to build a relationship. The stronger relationship we have, the bigger is the chance of reaching the desired, maximal result.

A relationship is being built pretty much from every contact between people. Every day we develop and challenge old relationships and we are building new ones. The basic parts in creating a relationship is: Listen - See - Understand.

In order for a relationship to grow and develop coaching must take place on a regular basis. A conversation should always be between two people and as often as one feels the need. It is important that only two people are present in order for both to feel comfortable and safe.

The main abilities of a Coach:

- Commitment - You can't get others fired up unless you are on fire yourself

- Be yourself - Treat other people the way you would like to be treated

- Honesty - Never distort the truth and never misuse a trust

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