subject: Qualities Needed To Be A Coaching Master [print this page] Coaching can be one of those areas of work that some people look at and think they can do a better at without really knowing what is involved. It is something sports coaches have to endure as a matter of course, fans always believing they know better, but what about other coaches, and what is it that makes a good coach? Discussed in this article are some of the qualities a great coach will have and what helps them stand out from the crowd.
Coaches work in various areas, from helping businesses, to ensuring sports stars achieve their goals, some will work with teams, others with individuals, the common factor is the core skills needed to become a great coach. One of the first things all good coaches should be is great at listening. Listening to what it is a person, team or business want to achieve, where they want to go is the first step towards understanding and being able to plan for how to get there.
Many great coaches have the ability to set a path for a client, no matter what the discipline or area of coaching is, and to focus on the end goal even when external forces appear to be pushing them off the path. This ability to see the bigger picture as it where, as well as react quickly to what is happening at the current time comes with experience and can be difficult to grasp if on your own. Being reactive and not panicking about what has happened can be the difference in the end of achieving that one big overall goal or just missing it.
Motivation is a great asset for a coach in any area. For a business coach it can be what spurs a company to aim higher on that next deal, for a sports coach it can push someone to do that extra training session and for a life coach motivation can be the difference between changing a life and not. Couple with a positive attitude and outlook on life, motivation is one quality that can differentiate an average coach from a great one.
Making plans is part of most people's professions and is a constant in all areas of life. Coaching is no different and coaches are often expected to set relevant, concise plans for their clients to achieve their goals. Adaptability is required as it is highly unlikely that clients will be similar from one to the next and what suits one will not usually suit another. This is related to what was mentioned earlier about seeing the bigger picture and being able to work one step at a time towards one overall goal.
There are many skills and qualities needed to be a coach, due in no small part to the variety of clients they face. Those mentioned in this article are a good place to start and if you think you have what it takes you won't know until you try it! Helping people and businesses achieve can be very rewarding and if this appeals to you, try coaching and you may find yourself a new career.
