How I Coach Clients - Al Gates

Because each Professional Coach has his or her own style of coaching, I thought that you would be interested in knowing how I coach, what I expect of my clients and what my clients can expect of me.

My Clients are Great - I want to enjoy and do enjoy all the people I work with. My clients are interested in growth and success and I am assisting them to further their personal, spiritual and professional lives.

I Expect Your Best If you are hiring me, then you’re probably ready to do and be your best. And if you aren’t doing your best, I’ll ask you to. If you can’t do that at the moment, I’ll understand and do what you need to be heard, loved and helped back on to your path.

I Make Direct Requests from time to time, I’ll make a binding inquiry, like "Will you accomplish 'X' by the end of the month? You may say yes, say no or offer another solution. We’ll work on it whichever way you respond.

I Make Straight Suggestions. If I am sure of the situation, and you’re open to it, I’ll make specific suggestions on how to handle a problem or "go-for" an opportunity. If I am not sure, I’ll say so. Honesty is one of my values. I am straight and expect the same from you. Regardless, use the best of what I say and use your own judgment.

I Don’t Step Over Much when I hear a funny tone in your voice, or notice something amiss; I’ll ask you about it. Often, it is these small moments that offer the chance to resolve something. However, I don’t confront or push; I’ll merely invite you to look at something.

I Give Homework. I usually ask that you come up with two or three goals, actions or shifts from one call to the next. If it is too much, say so. If you want more, just ask.

You Are Expected To Use Me, Not Depend On Me as your coach, I am a resource for you to use to your best advantage. I have an almost unlimited amount of love, compassion, forgiveness and strength for you. I can share many principles that will increase your success and add to the quality of your life. I ask that you use this as the resource and support system that it is, but not to let yourself get into the position of needing me (or coaching) as a dependency thing or fix.

I Am Here. I want to hear it all. If you have a personal problem, are disturbed with something (even me or my coaching), are beginning to realize something big or can’t wait to share a shift/win, call or e-mail me. Anytime.