85 PART FIVE - THE 5 GUIDING PRINCIPLES The Committed Coach Shows Up On Time Often coaching is done through pre-established meeting times. If a coach is consistently late or postpones meetings, it speaks volumes about the respect they have for the coaching relationship and their level of commitment. Does What They Say They Will Do How a coach follows through on mutually agreed upon actions such as appointments, sharing resources, honoring confidentiality and being a collaborative partner is a definitive demonstration of commitment. Is Consistent In Their Way of Being A coachee needs to know that they have safety in the coaching relationship. This means that the coach has to remain even-keeled and neutral in the expression of their own moods and emotions. If a coachee feels like they have to hold back because they don’t want to upset the coach, it stymies exploration and growth. Similarly, if a coachee feels they have to manage or placate a variety of moods the coach has, again, it blocks forward thinking and motion. Keeps It About the Coachee In the container of the coaching relationship, focus needs to consistently remain on the coachee. Sharing personal stories and experiences is fine but only when it is relative and creates a learning analogy for the coachee’s situation. Is Accessible A committed coach consistently remains approachable, open minded and without judgment. The door is always open for support and to be a quick touchstone for reassurance. COMMI TMENT RESPECT CONS I STENT ACCESS IBLE
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