What happens in a coaching session?
A coaching session typically lasts from 30 – 60 minutes. Prior to the coaching session you will receive a preparation form in which you will be asked to identify how you would like to use the session, list the action you have already undertaken and provide any other relevant feedback. The Coach will guide the client through effective listening and questioning techniques to the desired outcome for the session. At the end of the session, it may be necessary to decide upon a more specific action plan that the client will undertake prior to the next session. A lot of learning, action and results actually take place between the coaching sessions and the coach is usually available by email to answer questions, share disappointments or celebrate successes.
Typically, coaching is done a few times a month in sessions that last anywhere from 30-90 minutes on the phone, 5 hour doctor coaching sessions, one day in office consultations up and to three days of intense team training with Dr. Chris. Come prepared with an agenda and your coach will help you explore the solution(s) unique to your practice. Your coach will ask relevant questions, ask you for possible solutions as you see it and offer support in discovering how to proceed with real, concrete answers. Together, you and your coach will create long and short-term strategies to achieve those goals. It s important to note that the coaching agreement is not just what happens in the appointment time. It s the entire space that you and your coach create for the duration of the agreement. So it s the combination of new insights, strategic planning, action taking, and continually being held accountable to your goals that creates the results and lasting changes.
