157: The Essential Skills and Qualities of Coaching

Welcome to a brand-new podcast series, Getting Started as a Coach, hosted by Simone Sweeney. Speaking from her own experience as a new coach in the last 12 months, Simone has created a helpful and practical series for new or aspiring coaches to guide them through the essentials of becoming a professional coach. In our first episode, George Warren, coach, trainer and podcaster, joins Simone to define what the core of coaching is, the reasons for becoming a coach, and what qualities and skills are required. George debunks some common myths, encourages coaches to embrace their imperfections, and discusses how to use the nourishing space of supervision to become a better coach. Passionate about the humanity in coaching, George shares his vision for the future of coaching and his passion for its humanity. Essential listening for any new or aspiring coaches! You will learn:        The different career paths and financial considerations of becoming a coach.        The value of intuition, kindness, empathy, and improvisation in building strong coaching relationships.        How to find a balance between continuous learning and practical application “As a coach, you’re stepping into the client’s world as opposed to bringing the client into your world.”   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/getting-started-coaches-podcast-series-essential-skills-qualities