The process of learning in coaching
The first issue of Coaching Research in Practice is an
evidence-based explanation of the process of learning in coaching
written by Dr Kerryn Griffiths (me) and Dr Marilyn Campbell and
published by the International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching
and Mentoring.
COACHING RESEARCH
When reading research, it's always good sense to read with the
following (very intellectual) question in mind...
SO WHAT?
So what's the SO WHAT of Discovering, applying and integrating: The
process of learning in coaching?
Coaching outcomes are in direct proportion to client learning. SO,
to generate learning in coaching, you need to ensure that clients
are:
1. Discovering
2. Applying
3. Integrating
Discovering happens when clients get an insight or gain some form
of new knowledge.
Applying happens when they apply or use this new
knowledge in their life or work.
Integrating happens when the new
knowledge becomes so much a part of who they are, that they could
never go back. They no longer have to try to do it, it just happens
seemingly automatically.
IN PRACTICE
At the end of each coaching session try running these checks:
1. What has my client discovered during this session?
2. How is my client applying (or going to apply) this new
knowledge in their life/work?
3. Then in subsequent sessions, go back and check to see how much
of the new knowledge has integrated into your clients' sense of who
they are.
To find out how to actually facilitate the discovery, application
and integration of learning in coaching, you'll need to read the
whole paper. You can download it directly directly from the International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring
here.
