{"id":30141,"date":"2022-04-15T16:13:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T08:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/?p=30141"},"modified":"2025-02-10T16:12:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T08:12:03","slug":"coaching-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/coaching-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"8 must-have coaching skills, according to Mindvalley Coach co-founder Ajit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A coach equipped with essential <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/how-to-become-a-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coaching skills<\/a> is like a cake with the perfect icing. While the cake is delicious on its own, with icing, it\u2019s just <em>even better<\/em>. Case in point: what\u2019s a red velvet cake without the smooth, sweet, lick-it-off-the-spoon cream cheese icing, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This may have piqued your curiosity about which skills coaches can use to make themselves <em>even better<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, if you\u2019re already a coach, have a gander to see which skills you\u2019ve mastered or have yet to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-coaching-skills-important\">Why are coaching skills important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skills\u2014specifically soft skills\u2014are the attributes that enable you to interact with other people and enhance your ability to get the job done. And when it comes to coaching, it takes a particular set of these skills to perform the ultimate task: effectively <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/16-personalities-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">helping your clients<\/a> get the results they seek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few ways coaching soft skills can benefit you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Self-awareness. <\/strong>As you continue to use your skills, you\u2019ll realize it not only promotes introspection for your clients but for yourself as well. It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/self-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-coaching<\/a>, so to speak, and with it, you\u2019re able to build the determination to help more people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confidence.<\/strong> With self-awareness comes confidence. You\u2019ll learn as you go and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/coaching-attributes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evolve your coaching<\/a> techniques to better serve both you and your clients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Presence. <\/strong>With your newly adapted poise and tenacity, you\u2019ll be seen more positively by current, potential, and ideal clients. Kind of like a beautifully decorated cake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>To go deeper into creating a successful coaching business, you might enjoy this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/build-a-coaching-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7 steps on how to start a thriving coaching business in 2022 by Mindvalley Coach co-founder<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-skills-of-a-great-coach\">What are the skills of a great coach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no step-by-step formula to being a great coach, but continuously honing your coaching skills will get you there. Some skills are innate, like empathy. However, others need a little practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are these skills? Here are the eight essentials of being a great coach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-rapport\">1. Rapport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/how-to-build-rapport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rapport<\/a> is the emotional connection between you and your client.<\/strong> It plants the seeds of trust and creates a safe space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even in research, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/348985627_The_Effects_of_Rapport-Building_on_Customer_Attitude_and_Loyalty_in_Medical_Service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 study<\/a> looked into rapport-building on customer attitude and loyalty in the medical service. The results suggest that it has positive effects on the customer\u2019s perception and feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bond allows you to be able to expand this relationship and to be able to go as deep in this relationship. It allows for your coachee to feel comfortable and really be open with you.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Ajit, co-founder of Mindvalley Coach<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-empathy\">2. Empathy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to empathy, it\u2019s a skill that\u2019s both inherent and external. For some, it\u2019s something they naturally possess. But it\u2019s also something all of us can cultivate, nurture, and develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Empathy is the ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, or emotions of your client.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <strong>Ajit<\/strong>, the co-founder of Mindvalley Coach (formerly known as Evercoach by Mindvalley), it\u2019s you sitting right by your client\u2019s side as they\u2019re going through this big emotion. It\u2019s you imagining if you were the one feeling it. And it\u2019s you relating to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And because you\u2019re able to understand how your client is feeling, you can respond appropriately to the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-awareness\">3. Awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being aware means being conscious of something, such as environmental, cultural, or even self-awareness. <strong>Awareness is the ability to recognize your perspective\u2014not just in your experience but in how others see you as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Awareness allows you to explore emotions or situations unbiasedly because you\u2019re not associating judgment with preconceived notions. You\u2019re simply approaching it for what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And there are a number of benefits to being in a psychological state of awareness. This includes staying focused, boosting emotional intelligence, and reducing levels of stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-presence-and-deep-listening\">4. Presence and deep listening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You being here\u2014that is the essence of presence. Definition-wise, <strong>presence is the ability to be fully conscious and create a spontaneous relationship with your client.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a powerful skill to hone in on because you\u2019re present; it allows them, according to Ajit, to be present themselves. That, then, gives them the capacity to expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And being here in the moment enables you to truly focus on what your client is saying. This is called <strong>deep listening\u2014the ability to hear behind the meaning of the words.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>We never slow down enough to get truly present to listen to somebody, which means, in this day and age, most people never feel truly heard,<\/em>\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evercoach.com\/about\/trainers\/rich-litvin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rich Litvin<\/a>, master high-performance coach. \u201c<em>At the heart of really powerful coaching is a sense of \u2018somebody hears me.\u2019<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also referred to as active listening, this skill requires you to temporarily suspend any judgment. It calls for you to open your awareness to receive new information, no matter if it\u2019s pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-creating-trust\">5. Creating trust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that nearly six in ten say their default tendency is to distrust something, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edelman.com\/sites\/g\/files\/aatuss191\/files\/2022-01\/2022%20Edelman%20Trust%20Barometer%20FINAL_Jan25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022 Edelman &#8220;Trust Barometer&#8221;<\/a>? That is, until they see evidence that it is trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So one of the characteristics of a coach is to provide a safe space for the client. This is where trust comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trust is the ability to believe that the other person is reliable, is truthful, and can make you feel safe.<\/strong> And it\u2019s such a crucial part of coaching. Both you and your client need to know you can trust each other so you can engage in meaningful and effective communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially one of the most important coaching skills for leaders. The same Edelman \u2018Trust Barometer\u2019 shows CEOs are one of the top three societal leaders who are the least trusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When trust is intact, people often willingly contribute what is needed, according to Dennis Jaffe, Ph.D. in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/dennisjaffe\/2018\/12\/05\/the-essential-importance-of-trust-how-to-build-it-or-restore-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article about the importance of trust<\/a>. He adds that it\u2019s not just by offering their presence but also by sharing their dedication, talent, energy, and honest thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a coach, when you build that trust, it allows your coachee to get real honest with you.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Ajit, co-founder of Mindvalley Coach<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That, in turn, allows them to open up and be real to themselves, enabling them to find honest answers to their challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-congruence\">6. Congruence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consistency is key, as the saying goes. And when it comes to coaching, consistency in what you say, think, and feel is what clients look for. This is known as <strong>congruence\u2014having a consistent state of behavior.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;You have to find that congruence in yourself,<\/em>\u201d Ajit advises in a lesson on Mindvalley&#8217;s Certified Life Coach program. \u201c<em>And you have to invite your coachees to find that congruence in themselves.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When thoughts and feelings match the words spoken and the action is taken, communication is clearer and more understandable. That\u2019s why your congruence is vital in creating change in your client\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without it, the chances of miscommunication are higher, which then leads to a lack of confidence in the relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-neutrality\">7. Neutrality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neutrality is the ability to view and experience a situation with a clear, unbiased perspective.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So why is this an essential coaching skill? Staying neutral enables your client to self-reflect and be accountable for the outcome of the coaching sessions. This allows you, as the coach, to use your coaching techniques to help your client take in different perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>You need to be able to check your beliefs and leave them at the door when you are in a coaching session,<\/em>\u201d says Ajit on Mindvalley&#8217;s Certified Life Coach program. He adds that, more than likely, you\u2019ll find it challenging to create changes in someone\u2019s life if you\u2019re continuously bringing in your \u2018baggage\u2019 to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the American poet, Walt Whitman says, \u201c<em>Be curious, not judgmental<\/em>.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-powerful-questions\">8. Powerful questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your job as a coach is to help your client think, rather than think for them. So it\u2019s imperative to ask powerful questions in your sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s a powerful question? Well, for one thing, they\u2019re <em>not<\/em> states disguised as questions, like \u201c<em>Have you tried doing one-on-one activities with your children?<\/em>\u201d or \u201c<em>Do you make to-do lists for all the things you want to do?<\/em>\u201d These are known as yes-or-no questions and don&#8217;t encourage thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Powerful questions create insights, inspire creative and clear thinking, and help your clients move past their limitations. <\/strong>They are open-ended questions that are asked with genuine curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So whether you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/how-to-become-a-life-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">life coach<\/a>, spiritual coach, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/health-coach-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">health coach<\/a>, or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/how-to-become-a-business-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business coach<\/a>, the right kind of questions will, in Ajit\u2019s words, \u201c<em>turn the right wheels<\/em>.\u201d In turn, your clients will start looking at things from different angles and, ultimately, change their reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-improve-coaching-skills\">How to improve coaching skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The million-dollar question is: What makes a great coach, great?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main thing is that they achieve consistent results, which allows them to build an incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/build-a-coaching-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coaching business<\/a>. The other thing is that, just like any other career, coaching requires constant learning and continuous honing of our coaching skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few tips on how to improve your coaching skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read books by other coaches.<\/strong> Books are fantastic resources for you to level up your skills. You can learn from others who have gotten it right, who have achieved success, and understand how they did it.<br><br>Our recommendation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajitnawalkha.com\/books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Book of Coaching for Extraordinary Coaches<\/em><\/a><strong> <\/strong>by Ajit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Listen to coaching podcasts.<\/strong> The popularity of podcasts has skyrocketed. It\u2019s a place where people congregate to share experiences, discuss techniques, strengthen knowledge, and build expertise.<br><br>Our recommendation: coaching interviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/podcast.mindvalley.com\/?s=coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Mindvalley Podcast<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep learning.<\/strong> Life is filled with one lesson after another. And as you learn, you grow. So it\u2019s advisable to be thirsty for knowledge. Find ways to improve your game, like joining workshops that support your niche or taking Quests at Mindvalley that develop your skills.<br><br>Our recommendation: Mindvalley\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/speak?utm_source=blog_inline_link&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_sai&amp;utm_medium=end_of_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Speak &amp; Inspire<\/em><\/a> Quest for communication, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/ultramind?utm_source=blog_inline_link&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_sums&amp;utm_medium=end_of_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Silva Ultramind System<\/em><\/a> for intuition, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/leadership?utm_source=blog_inline_link&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_lea&amp;utm_medium=end_of_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Ultimate Leadership<\/em><\/a> for active listening and empathy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a number of ways to improve your coaching skills; these are only a handful. Find the ones that you\u2019re drawn to so that you can be equipped with the tools to enhance the well-being of your clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-greatness-starts-with-you\">Greatness starts with you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your coaching skills aren\u2019t going to be excellent overnight. Like how baking a great cake takes practice, being a great coach takes practice, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So take it one client at a time. Get feedback on what works and what doesn\u2019t. Improve and evolve. And don\u2019t worry\u2014it\u2019ll get easier to maneuver those coaching skills with experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because coaching is about making the cake, not at all about eating it. And whether you\u2019re currently undergoing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/certs\/?utm_source=blog_inline_link&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_certs&amp;utm_medium=end_of_article&amp;otag=mv_blog_certs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">certification program<\/a> or a seasoned coach, enjoy the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What coaching skills make a great and effective coach? 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