{"id":17619,"date":"2016-05-20T07:53:39","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T15:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/?p=17619"},"modified":"2016-05-25T06:54:35","modified_gmt":"2016-05-25T14:54:35","slug":"5-different-techniques-coaches-use-to-communicate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coachestrainingblog.com\/becomeacoach\/5-different-techniques-coaches-use-to-communicate\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Different Techniques Coaches Use to Communicate"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many different techniques coaches use<\/a> to communicate with their clients. Good communication is key to the development and success of a coaching session or sessions. There are many different techniques coaches use<\/strong><\/span> that contribute to effective coaching conversations.<\/p>\n

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Coaching Communication Means Active Listening<\/h3>\n

At the top of the list of communication techniques is \u201cactive listening.\u201d Active listening is a skill that can be acquired, developed, and improved with practice. It is a \u201cmust have\u201d for coaches!<\/p>\n

Active listening involves listening with all senses. It involves hearing the words, the tone of those words, the context of those words, and how the speaker is communicating with their body language while saying those words. It not only requires a focus on the speaker, it also requires the listener to show active signs, both verbal and non-verbal, of listening. Active listening is also about patience – effective coaching conversations develop over time.<\/p>\n

Opened Ended Questioning is Crucial For Great Coaching<\/h3>\n

Coaches must ask question that can be answered with a \u201cyes\u201d or a \u201cno.\u201d This encourages the client to elaborate and expound on issues. Using open-ended questions also eliminates most leading questions \u2013 coaches must do their best to stay neutral and not try to encourage a specific response. This is one of the most effective of the many different techniques coaches use to communicate for getting to the meat of the matter, and for identifying and setting goals.<\/p>\n

3 More Different Techniques Coaches Use to Communicate<\/h3>\n

There are many different techniques used by coaches to create effective communication with their clients. The two listed above are the ones coaches must use in their practices to foster trust, understanding, and effective two-way communication. Here are three more:<\/p>\n