subject: The Hallmarks Of Excellent Chiropractic Coaching [print this page] Chiropractic coaching is a good way to learn the ropes in having a chiropractic practice. It is advisable to have a coach because coaching can teach you in managing the office of a chiropractic practice, being updated in the profession, keeping the staff efficient and motivated, and still have time to enjoy the things you want to do. But what are the qualities of a good and efficient chiropractic coach?
A coach must be current with the chiropractic practice today, including new methods and approaches. It would not be great if a coach keeps repeating old ideas from several years ago, as these would be deemed ineffective and are outdated for a reason. Chiropractic techniques and management approaches change over time as newer and more effective methods are proposed. These new and current methods must be adapted by any chiropractor, and to teach it to the next generation of chiropractors, a coach must be updated on the newest strategies and techniques in chiropractic practice.
A good coach must also be proactive. The coach must be someone who gives the answers even when he is not asked, and not someone who just keeps on asking questions. A chiropractic coach must also be an individual who contacts the client first and not someone who had to be communicated with by the client. By being proactive and ready at all times, the coach directly shows the client that he is ready and informed at all times and makes the first move to address any problems of the client without waiting for the client to ask.
The chiropractic coach must also have a step-by-step plan of action for the success of the client's practice and has a coherent and understandable system in place. With an organized system, a coach can assist the client much more efficiently. Aside from being organized, the coach must hold the client accountable for taking the needed steps that result in success. Through such accountability, the client is more motivated to be responsible for turning around his or her practice with the goal of making it successful. This is in contrast to other consultancy approaches that have no accountability. Coaching must provide accountability in order for the clients to actually take the required steps to enhance their practice.
The chiropractic coach can impart to the chiropractor that by using efficient and effective systems, the chiropractor can have many patients, high patient retention and compliance, and well-trained staff. The coach can teach the chiropractor to maintain an office that easily deals with the complexities of business, enabling the chiropractor to focus on providing the best quality care.
