Coaching means different things to different people, but here’s my take:
- Coaching is more than asking questions. Yes, coaches ask questions. The art of asking growth-provoking questions is an important coaching skill that comes about as a result of attentive listening and careful engagement with you.
→ An effective coach knows how & when to speak with clarity and challenge. - Coaching is not just about planning and goal-setting. Yes, coaches help you plan, solve problems, and set meaningful goals. But coaching is more about your growth and development than about getting things done.
→ A coach partners with you to help you go below the surface where lasting, genuine transformation happens. - Coaching is not about my expertise. I have experience and expertise in church planting, disciple-making, leadership, and multicultural teaming. But coaching is not about me teaching you the things I know.
→ A coach helps you discover what you need to learn and how you need to grow in order to be who God is calling you to be.