76 PART FIVE - THE 5 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Principle 3 - Be Supportive Being supportive as a coach goes well beyond being there if needed. It means the coach remains a constant icon of support. Someone who is always in the background wanting the most for their coachee and willing to metaphorically walk along side them the whole way. It also means the coach will be there to encourage them when they stumble or stall and shine the light when things become unclear and foggy. Patience and tolerance are two hallmarks of being supportive. Allowing someone the time and space to work things out and arrange things in their way and in their time demonstrates genuine support of their unique way of working, thinking and acting. Tolerance for who they are as a person and their unique way of being supports people to shed their self consciousness and the need to manage perceptions. Without the pressure of feeling judged, people tend to open up to new possibilities and behaviours that moves them into being at their best. Strategize Clear the Way Recap Listening Questioning Action Planning BE COMMITTED BE CURIOUS Identify Discover Listening Questioning Strategize Clear the Way Listening Questioning Encouraging BE SUPPORTIVE Identify Discover Clear the Way Listening Questioning Requesting BE ACCEPTING Identify Discover Strategize Listening Questioning Action Planning BE FOCUSED
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