Key terms I’m likely to use:
- Bottom-lining: Brevity and succinctness on the part of both the coach and the client. Helping client get to the essence of their communication.
- Challenging: Challenging is requesting that clients stretch way beyond their self-imposed limits and shakes up the way they see themselves. A Challenge includes the same three conditions and possible responses as a Request (yes/no/counter offer).
- Inquiry: A powerful question intended to be considered over a period of time, to deepen the client's learning and provoke further reflection. (can’t be answered in the moment)
- Intrude: On occasion, the coach may need to intrude, to interrupt or wake up a client who is going on and on, who is kidding himself or herself, or who has lost connection with what they truly want.
- Saboteur: The mental embodiment of limiting beliefs that are with us through life. While a saboteur might have gotten you to where you are now, they could be holding you back or making a negative impact on you now. Coaching can help you become aware of your saboteurs and lessen their hold on you.
- Designed Alliance: Each coaching relationship is custom-designed to meet the
particular needs of the individuals involved. Both client and coach are involved in designing the coaching relationship. This includes open and honest feedback as well as check-ins about the relationship itself.
- Resonance/Dissonance: When resonance is present, the client is honoring his or her values, the coach can sense the client’s true self, there is a feeling of aliveness
coming from the client. Dissonance signals the presence of saboteur(s) and/or misalignment with the client’s values.
- Being & Doing: We get caught up in our busy lives with all of the things that need doing, but it’s important to balance that with being — who do you want to be? How does your being impact your doing?
Full glossary: https://partners.coactive.com/CTI-learning-hub/intermediate/glossary.html