This might be a slightly controversial episode.
The accreditation bodies probably won’t love what I’m about to say, but it’s something I’ve learned through years of coaching in the real world.
When we train as coaches, we’re taught the pure essence of coaching. Client led. Minimal talking. Powerful questions. Silence. Reflection. And that skill is absolutely essential.
But in the real world of coaching, something interesting happens.
Sometimes coaching alone isn’t enough.
In this episode, I explore the three modes I believe make truly great coaches: coaching, mentoring, and teaching. I share how my own coaching has evolved and why introducing teaching into coaching sessions can massively accelerate results for your clients.
If you’re a coach, this could transform the way you structure your sessions and the impact you create.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
• Why pure coaching is the most important skill to master first
• The common misconception many coaches have about accreditation rules
• The three coaching modes that create transformational results
• Why mentoring can be powerful when used at the right moment• How teaching can unlock breakthroughs for your clients
• The concept of “the map is not the territory” and why beliefs shape everything
• How introducing learning can accelerate the coaching process
• Why real world coaching often evolves beyond textbook theory
• How to structure sessions using teaching, coaching, and mentoring
• Why courageous coaches are willing to challenge the rulebook
Timestamps
00:00 – 02:00 Why this conversation might be controversial
02:00 – 04:00 The essence of pure coaching
04:00 – 06:00 Where accreditation bodies focus their training
06:00 – 08:00 The real world challenge many coaches face
08:00 – 10:00 The three modes of coaching
10:00 – 12:00 Why teaching can unlock powerful breakthroughs
12:00 – 14:00 The “map is not the territory” concept
14:00 – 16:00 Designing coaching journeys for clients
16:00 – 17:30 Why great coaches challenge the rulebook
17:30 – End Courage, creativity, and evolving as a coach
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Keep coaching.
