10 Building your coach developer 101 guide
The main discussion points from this session that you might share and discuss with colleagues are described in Table 2 below.
| Practices and ideas | Description |
|---|---|
| 11. Using humanist principles | Based on Carl Roger’s humanist approach to relationships it draws on the principles of congruence (being authentic), empathy and unconditional positive regard (being non-judgemental). |
| 12. First impressions and planning the first meeting | Planning the first meeting with a coach is an important process, as it helps start the relationship on a sound footing. |
| 13. Building trust | Trust is an important element of all learning relationships. For learning to take place people have to feel safe, valued and respected; it takes time. |
| 14. Balancing support and challenge | Optimise when and why to challenge coaches and stretch them and know when and why they need support. |
| 15. Learning from mistakes | Mistakes are a rich source of learning. Failure is an essential component of success if perceived in this way. |