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These are bullet points of the main features that were contributed today. They are intended as memory joggers.

There are some repetitions but I am writing the sheets as they appeared without any change. They are not even in the right order but you must figure out the order.
You might want to CTRL A and copy on to WORD and move the text around to suit,
then add your own material.

Valuing people---

Recognise the divinity (value) within people
People know what is best for themselves
People have all the resources they need to achieve their goal
It is THEIR journey but it is a privilage to walk along side
People know thier own capabilities
People are empowered through the coaching process
Coaches learn from clients
Coaches facilitate goal achievement
Everyone is worthy
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USEFUL BELIEFS FOR COACHES TO ADOPT FOR EACH CLIENT
I like you. I respect you.
You are unique with your own special qualities
I (coach) and learn from you.
I am interseted and curious about you
You are the expert on you.
I am the guide on the side - this is not about me
I'll move the angle of the mirror but you won't notice me.
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I can ask me right questions and help the client.
Don't judge a book by its coer
There's never a worng answer
I put the 'now' back into people's lives
Expect the unexpected
Don't assume what they will say
Don't presume the questions
Listen with two ears and your brain
Don't impose your own beliefs
The client knows themselves best
Keep an open mind and a relaxed mind
Listen = 70% of your coaching
Don't proejct your own beliefs on client
I am worth every penny.
I can make a difference
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Clients knows their own reality
Client knows own solutions
Clients can generate their own options
Client is a responsible person
The client is worth coaching
We are worthy as a coach
Everybody is interesting and unique
Worthwhile goal and actions to achieve it
Coaching is valuable
There is more than one way to achieve the outcome
I can help and make a difference
Two-way learning journey
Fallibility
We can change things for the better
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Each person looks at situations differently
Each individual has their own beliefs and values
Entitled to their own opinion
The client knows their own situation best
Each person reacts differently on different occaions
There are no right or wrong answsers
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Everyone is different
You're not me
Not judging a book by its cover
Coach doesn't have the answers
Everyone has different values and beliefs
Everyone views the world differently
Words mean different things to different people
No such thing as failure, only learning
The answer lies within the client
Client is their own best resource
Keeping yourself centred
Everything the client says is valid to them at the time
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BELIEFS
I am open
I am interested/curious
The client has all the answers
I don't need to provide the answers - just the questions!
This is not about me!
Questions sow seeds that don't have to be harvested in (1/2 hour!) the session
I don't have to be 'right' to be a good coach
All healing starts with awareness
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WAYS TO CREATE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT
Using humour
Find a common interest
Sharing a bit about you (Ed - the coach)
Communication cycle - demonstrating, listening, understanding
Highlighting the benefits
Choices - get out clauses
Tool kit ready
(Always have) Plan B - dealing with emotion
Pre-assessment - preferences and personality
Clothes
Keep a sense of yourself
Recognosing ioncompatibility
Pass the test
Controlling the session
Commitment
Swith phone on
On time
Sounding ready
Remembering things (about people)
Acknowledging what is going on in their terms
Thanking/acknowledging for their time
Sending questions for them to complete or prepare before the session
Use exact words - descriptive
(Small presentation of what coaching is)
Emphasising confidentiality - discussing judgemnt  ???? cannot read
Rapport - matching and mirroring
- verbal
- body language
- Payment rules and times
Making sure they feel welcome
Icebreaker
Managing your own state
Open honest relaxed
Managing expectations
Choosing environment - comfort - no distractions
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- people are good
- are telling the truth
- have the resources within themselves to find a solution
- that the coaching process works
- can make a difference
- are not operating at full potential in some areas
- can be difficult
- people are unique and different
- you will do the best you can
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They have potential to change
They have potential to achieve
They are resourceful
They have the answers
There will be a mutual rfespect
Their opinions are valid
There are no right or wrong answers
We can both learn from each other
All clients are worthy of 100% of our attention
All clients are individuals
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To have a belief that I know nothing about this person , their experiences they worries and their goals.
Self belief (coach) and positive mental attitude
Don't judge a book by its cover
I accept you unconditionally as a human being
There is a safe confidentiality and a secure environment
The client has the tools/resources within themselves
The coach has the tools/resources to help the client achieve outcomes
Respect the unique worth of each individual
Having an acceptance and a diversity of ideas thus moving the process forward
Coaches self awareness to have flexibility to change to accommodate client
Everything I say and do has the power to influence other people
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USEFUL BELIEFS
- everyone has always done their best given the support they have had.
- reality is only your perception
- everyone is different
- their goal is achievable to them
- Trust that the process works
- trust that the client does have the answers
- Silence in good / powerful / golden
- No such thing as failure?!?!  To discuss....
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Judge not lest ye be judged
The client is the most competent about their lives
Client is responsible
Avoiding 'Saviour' complex
Maximise importance of the client's self belief
We respect difference
We are a tool (catalyst) for the client
Client wants to develop themself
ACCEPTANCE and EMPATHY
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Unconditional acceptance
Lower volume of internal voice
Dis(s)association
Meeting client where they are at
Begin with the belief that client has the answers
The belief that the client has the potential to grow/develop
Coach does not need to 'fix'/find solutions
Be fully present for the client
Have clear positive intentions (pre-session)
Be on the client's side no matter what
We can control our own state and can manage our reactions positively
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Believe that people want to move forward
Hundred ways to skin a cat
Everyone equal
Differences are good
Client is a client - money is money
It's just a job, not life
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Everyone is at a different stage of life
I can make a difference
There is no right or wrong
The client has the solution
NO such thing as failure - only feedback
Embrace a client's individuality and uniqueness
It is not within my role to judge my clients
Respect the silence
To be commited to be present within the session
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It's not personal - you are not rfesponsible for the outcome - just the space!
The client has all the resources
Only the client knows what is good for him/her.
People are intrinsically capable
It is possible to move foward
Focus provides momentum
There are many ways to achieve success
The map is not the territory
A belief is just an idea that is repeated daily
A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step
Be the change you most want to see!
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Everyone has their oewn right ot their own values and beliefs
everyone is master/mistress of their own destiny
everyone is different: the sum total of their experience
to relate to people beyond what we see
every point of view is as valid as our own
not everyone knows what their goals are
everyone's goal is personal/specific to them
I don't know best for you
Every small step should be celebrated
Self belief - I can make a difference to people's lives
Everybody is on their own life long journey
Not every coach fits every client and that's OK
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My experience of a situation is different to someone else's
Don't judge a book by its cover
My view of the world is not the same as someone else's
What works for me might not work for someone else
I will be non-judgemental
I will remain open-minded
The client has all the answers, skills and resources they need
People are basically good
There is no such thing a failure - it is only learning
Take people at face value - accept what people say.
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