Characteristics of A Good Coach:

 

Good Coaches:

1. Are well-adjusted and constantly seeking personal improvement or development.
2. Have a lightness of being and joy of life.
3. Are passionate about “growing” as people.
4. Understand the Distinction and Balance between Being and Doing.
5. Suspend judgment and stay open-minded.
6. Are risk-takers willing to leave their comfort zones?
7. Can entrepreneurial visionaries see the big picture and reinvent themselves and their business/ministry to meet current trends?
8. Have a life as well as a business/ministry.
9. Have a biblical worldview and a global vision.
10. Are naturally motivational and optimistic.
11. Are great listeners who can empathize with their clients.
12. Are mentally healthy and resilient when life knocks them down.
13. Focus on developing the future, not fixing the past.
14. Collaborate and partner with clients, shedding the “expert” role.
15. Are willing to believe in all people’s brilliance or potential for greatness.
16. Look at possibilities instead of problems and causes.
17. Exude vulnerability and ‘being real,’ even when unsure.
18. Present as authentic and genuine, with high integrity.
19. They are willing to say, “I don’t know,” and explore where and how to learn what is needed.
20. Enjoy their work and are enthusiastic and passionate about life.

 

Personal Integrity

1. Be trustworthy.
2. Be authentic.
3. Be honest.

 

Self-Awareness

1. The biggest hindrance to good coaching outcomes is a need for Self-Awareness.
2. Know your personality type
3. Know your strengths
4. Know your weaknesses

 

Self-Care

1. Cultivating daily habits of health and well-being.
2. Living out what you are offering.

 

Mentoring and Personal Coaching

1. Who are your mentors?
2. Who is your coach, spiritual director, and therapist? Accountability
3. Who are your accountability partners?

 

Ongoing Learning and Training

• Be a lifelong learner.
• Develop your skills and continued education.