9. I FOUND IT FASCINATING THAT THE
BEST COACHES WEREN’T NECESSARILY
THE BEST PLAYERS …
AND SOMETIMES GREAT PLAYERS ARE
TERRIBLE COACHES
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10. THIS TELLS US…
SOMEONE CAN COACH YOU TO
PERFORM BETTER, EVEN IF THEY
ARE LESS EXPERT THAN YOU
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16. I was lucky enough to
get a brilliant coach
and mentor.
This chap
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17. What’s the Difference?
A MENTOR is someone with more experience
either generally or in a specific area, who can
give you advice. Often on big, long term topics.
A COACH is someone who is helping you to find
the best way forward based on what you already
know. Usually more immediate focus.
Meri Williams, ChromeRose
@Geek_Manager
20. One simple way to change how you’re working…
RESIST ASKING “WHAT SHOULD I DO?”
AND INSTEAD
PROPOSE “HERE’S WHAT WE COULD
DO”
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@Geek_Manager
28. The beauty is…
YOU DON’T NEED TO KNOW MUCH TO
BE AN EFFECTIVE COACH
THE STRUCTURED CONVERSATION
DRAWS OUT WHAT THEY ALREADY
KNOW (BUT MAY NOT REALISE)
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@Geek_Manager
29. YOU CAN BUDDY UP AND COACH
EACH OTHER TOO – OFTEN A GREAT
SOLUTION!
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@Geek_Manager