The State-of-the-Art in Return on Investment (ROI) in Coaching

Return on investment studies are often used to justify the business case for coaching interventions. Here’s a summary of what’s really known about ROI.

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On December 23, 2011
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Types of Entrepreneurship: Questions to Ask

I propose in this article that we can apply seven of Edgar Schein's eight career anchors in our appreciation of entrepreneurship and the way in which we, as coaches, can be of greatest value to entrepreneurs.

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On December 7, 2011
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The Performance Coaching Process: Influencing the Behavior of a Client

The key to influencing the performance of a client is the capacity of the client to reflect on his/her performance (thought experiments and action research) and to modify his/her behavior based on this reflection.

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On November 10, 2011
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The Process of Reflective Coaching: Levels of Inquiry

An effective reflective coaching process often involves moving back and forth through seven specific levels of analysis. Each level offers a different perspective and a different reflective lens.

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On November 9, 2011
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The Diffusion of Innovation: A Coaching Framework

A model of innovation diffusion, offered by Everett Rogers, has guided the thinking and perspectives of many people. This model is applied to the ways in which a professional coach might assist her client.

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On November 2, 2011
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Coaching Questions: Encouraging Divergent (“If”) Thinking

A series of “If” questions are presented that encourage a coaching client to expand their horizon and move in new directions with regard to both their thinking and their actions.

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On November 1, 2011
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Coaching Questions: The Exiting Process

A set of 10 questions is offered that should be considered by a professional coach in bringing a coaching engagement to a close.

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On October 28, 2011
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Coaching Questions: Identification of Client, Audience,Stakeholders and Accountability

The following set of questions should be considered by the person doing the coaching and in most instances should be directly addressed by the person receiving the coaching services.

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On October 26, 2011
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Coaching Questions: Nature of Coach/Client Interactions

The following set of questions provide guidance for the coach and client in the establishment of a consistent and productive coaching process

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On October 26, 2011
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Interpersonal Needs and Coaching Questions

A set of coaching questions are presented that focus on the needs manifest by the men and women who come to us as clients, seeking to better understand and hopefully improve the interpersonal challenges they face in their organizations

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On October 14, 2011
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