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Coaching Skills

Coaching Skills. The Role of the Coach. What is our goal?. A-ha moment….

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Coaching Skills

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  1. Coaching Skills The Role of the Coach

  2. What is our goal?

  3. A-ha moment… The camera flashed to his coach, and the obvious struck me as interesting… Professional athletes use coaches to make sure they are as good as they can be. But doctors [and others] don’t…why did I find it inconceivable to [have] someone to come into my operating room and coach me on my surgical technique? Personal Best: Top athletes and singers have coaches. Should you? by Atul Gawande The New Yorker, October 3, 2011

  4. The Big Picture...

  5. Coaches are key...

  6. What makes a good coach?

  7. Two Links Coaches Help Make • Bonding—the links that tie a group together • Bridging—the links that connect a group to others outside of its organization or network

  8. Bonding Build a strong organizational core • Mission-driven motivation • Can-do culture • Data-driven decision making (i.e., what works) • Purposeful innovation/change • People-focused

  9. Bridging • Build a strong external network • Compelling communications • Active outreach • Meaningful involvement

  10. What makes a good coach?

  11. According to the experts… Good coaches speak with credibility, make a personal connection, and focus little on themselves. They listen more than they talk. They are one hundred percent present in the conversation. Jim Knight, director of the Kansas Coaching Project, University of Kansas

  12. A good coach . . . • Enthusiasm • Enjoys people • Strong listening skills • Ability to develop a comfortable relationship so that League leaders can share frustrations and awkward situations that may arise • Strong verbal communication skills • Creativity and ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions • Patient • Observant • Respectful and supportive • Clear • Empathetic • Follows through • Sense of humor • Uses positive reinforcement wherever possible

  13. A good coach. . . Avoids being judgmental and open to considering new ideas • All Leagues are different • Different personalities handle challenges differently (we’ll talk more about this) • Multiple good solutions to every problem • Guide, don’t dictate

  14. A good coach. . . • Needs good listening skills • Especially because so much of your work will be remote

  15. A good coach. . . • Focuses on membership and leadership development • Helps local Leagues improve/expand what they are already doing

  16. Who are you coaching? Partnership among Leagues LWVUS State Local League Board Coordinator Committee LWVUS Board Shur Fellows LWVUS Staff State Board State Coordinator State Coaches

  17. What is a state coordinator? • Supporting and Coordinating the Coaching Team • Facilitating Communication • Modeling at the state level

  18. Your #1 Goal as a State Coach BUILD a RELATIONSHIP with the individuals you coach! Part of something great Trust Supported Optimistic Heard

  19. What we don’t expect from a coach

  20. Miracle worker Perfection Instant success solver of all problems

  21. It’s a process!

  22. Lifecycle of any team/group:

  23. Who are you coaching? A team from the local League is ideal. Local State LWVUS League Board Coordinator Committee

  24. What it looks like every month. . .

  25. And then. . .

  26. So what do I do again?

  27. You actually have 4 Roles. . . • Mentor • Cheerleader • Accountability Coach • Communicator

  28. Mentor

  29. Mentor • 1. a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. • 2. an influential senior sponsor or supporter.

  30. Mentor • Provide guidance and training • Inquire about progress and challenges • Share ideas from your experience/knowledge • Debrief on recent events/activities • What worked? • What didn’t work? • What did you learn? • Lead them to make decisions • Support!

  31. One of the keys to building trust is confidentiality. DISCLAIMER! It’s a secret…. Shhhh!

  32. Cheerleader

  33. Cheerleader • Help local Leagues see and applaud their successes • All about stopping and smelling the roses • Remember success breeds success • Positivity rubs off • Will be invigorating for all participating

  34. Accountability Coach

  35. Accountability Coach • Keeping your mentees on track • With current plans • To continue developing new plans • Pointing out successes and how to work on setbacks • NOT A PUNITIVE ROLE • Don’t let your states slip back in to old habits

  36. Keeping on Track • Reporting consistently can help you and your national coach keep track of what is happening. • Every month, you will: • Complete an online survey report about each local League you coach • Usually takes about 8-10 minutes per survey • Communicates to your national coach • Saves time on calls with national coach • Gives you time to reflect

  37. You’ll get an email each month

  38. What you’ll see. . .

  39. Membership Numbers • Provided to state coaching teams 2 times per year • Can gauge progress • Check up on how well your local Leagues are inputting members into the LWVUS database • Gives you time to debrief and recognize strengths and weaknesses

  40. Success is More than Numbers! • Increased visibility • Collaboration with media and community organizations • Connecting levels of League • Renewed enthusiasm and pride – a “can do” attitude • Strategic planning

  41. Communicator

  42. Communicator • You’re an ambassador between the levels of the League • Sharing information from state and national – and reporting back on the needs and successes of the local Leagues.

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