Empowering #2

The second class in this course was held on Thursday, September 06, 2007. The focus of the class was on how we can empower or enthuse our clients. There were so any different things brought up. One thing that Joanne brought up was sometimes using a blunt somewhat humorous approach. Sometimes this can help people take themselves less seriously. If our relationship with the client is good I think that this can be effective. Sometimes we need others to keep things, or our view of our self, in perspective. Also, using honesty in this way to say, “I don’t mind sitting with you every week but until you decide you’re ready to take action we are going to be in the same place” can be very effective. Someone else brought up using visualization to help the client see what it might be like ‘if’. I think this would be an effective way to empower a client because it helps them see why they are working toward what they are. Rewards for certain achievements can empower and motivate our clients as well. The reward should fit the achievement and be worth there effort. As a coach I think I will look for what it is that works for each client. We as individuals are all motivated by different things and it is a role of the coach to help the client find what motivates them and how they can use those things to help them accomplish the things that are important to them.