You're struggling to keep your clients engaged. What coaching tools can you use to re-energize them?

The first thing I would say is to meet the client where they are at ! Be disengaged with your client ! Throw the contract out the window ! Ask them how it feels to be disengaged and move from there. Life has its ups and downs so does the coaching relationship. One of the great coaching skills to develop is to sit back AND LET THE CLIENT DO THE WORK!! If I need to step out of the way to get them back in the process then that is the ethical thing to do. Remember the agenda comes from the client. ( In business coaching the coaching client is a mixture of the organisation and the coachee ) So the client might be disengaged from their role within the organisation. A very complex question that has no specific answer.

If a client is disengaged, it's because they lack intrinsic motivation. Many possible reasons. They could be just busy, they could have forgotten what they are there for. Maybe the recent conversations we had with them were about incremental topics, so-called coaching topic of the day. What I always try to ensure is to remind my client of the long-term goal they had. What is their desire/wish? What feels impossible for them? It's easy for clients to forget that in the day by day. And it's our role to help keep our client on track towards something that they think is impossible. If our clients make steady progress, however small steps, towards an ambitious goal, their engagement is likely to remain high. I've seen it countless times.

Questions are always the answer. But knowing what, how, and when, to ask the questions is ultimately not something that can be easily answered by people who don't have actual coaching skills AND the knowledge about the area of engagement to bridge the communication.

I would employ a variety of coaching tools and techniques tailored to their individual needs and preferences. Visualization exercises can help them reconnect with their goals and aspirations, while journaling prompts can encourage reflection and self-awareness. Setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals can provide clarity and direction, and accountability partnerships or check-ins can help maintain momentum and motivation. Additionally, incorporating mindfulness or relaxation techniques can reduce stress and enhance focus, fostering a more conducive environment for growth and progress.

To energies your coachee it is useful to remind the goals and what they get from coaching session. For sure need to get immediate feedback if you are feeling that coachee lost interest. Good to provoke coachee and share success stories of others. Also observe coachee, maybe here is some another external reason of loosing intetest.

Transitioning from CMO to Mentor and Coach, I've discovered the transformative power of active listening. 4 essential tips: 1. Give Attention: Maintain eye contact and express genuine interest. Fostering respect ensures capturing the complete message, creating an attentive environment. 2. Reflective Responses: Use paraphrasing to confirm understanding and build rapport. Address misunderstandings, fostering trust and strengthening professional relationships. 3. Emotions: Recognize and empathize with emotions behind the message. Understanding emotional context creates a collaborative environment, deepening connections. 4. Ask Thoughtful Questions: Craft probing questions to demonstrate engagement and encourage exploration of insights.

A escuta ativa é a marca registrada do Coaching e a forma sintetizada do Código de ética quando diz que o Coach deve suspender toda e qualquer forma de julgamento. A escuta ativa é a regra de ouro - Ouvir é ouro e falar é prata - em a??o. Pois, só terei como fazer perguntas poderosas se realmente prestar aten??o ao que está sendo dito pelo Coachee. Contudo, a escuta ativa jamais deve ser o pilar para que o Coachee se mantenha engajado e energizado. A escuta ativa deve fazer com que o Coachee se sinta acolhido, seguro e confiante para dizer o que precisa dizer ou sinta pronto a dizer por conta do local seguro que se encontra. A escuta ativa faz com se perceba inteiramente como Coachee está e a forma como melhor aprende para indicar tarefas.

Active listening main points includes: *Eye contact (I even ask excuse to coachee when writing down some notes about him/her) *Paraphrasing good to ask or repeat the coachee for clarification *Emotions is important as this provoke coachee to share more

Als Coach geht es nicht um das aktive Zuh?ren, sondern vielmehr um das aktive HINh?ren. 6 Tipps sind dafür immer sehr wirkungsvoll: 1. Konsequente Pr?senz und Aufmerksamkeit - m?glichst alle Ablenkungen eliminieren, um den Klienten auch beobachten zu k?nnen 2. Empathisches Verst?ndnis - Es geht nicht um die Inhalte, es geht darum das Gegenüber emotional zu verstehen 3. Aktive Best?tigung und Zusammenfassung - Augenkontakt und aktive Gestik/ Mimik 4. Tiefes Nachfragen - gib dich nicht mit den Antworten zufrieden, sondern frage tiefer nach 5. F?rderung von Selbstreflexion - Beim Fragen geht es nicht um die Antwort, sondern den Gedanken beim Gegenüber 6. Respektvolles Schweigen - das erfordert Disziplin

When a client is not engaged, it's likely not competence that is the issue, but a combination of motivation and confidence. It's easy to believe we know what's going on when we coach someone, however, we should indeed actively listen, and that means to not just listen to the words people say, but how they show up as a whole person. Listening may include comparing what they say today to what they said weeks or months ago. Listening could also mean to notice body language and specifically body language changes. From this totality, we get a more accurate view and can form a hypothesis that we can share with our client. It's an amazing skill to use. It's the kind of listening that few people experience fully in this day and age.

Menschen denken in Bildern und dafür lohnen sich visuelle Elemente. So kann der Klient Wissen mit Bildern verknüpfen und so wird auch das Coaching interessanter als nur ein Gespr?ch. Das ist generell die Herausforderung, die Attraktivit?t aufrechtzuerhalten. Ich finde als Coach, solltest du dir ein Gesamtkonzept aus verschiedenen Methoden zusammenstellen, passend zu bestimmten Inhalten, die du mit deiner Zielgruppe regelm??ig besprichst. So entsteht ein guter Methodenwechsel im Gespr?ch und die Aufmerksamkeit wird hochgehalten.

It can also be very helpful to use metaphors (as a coach you can even suggest your metaphor to the client and ask if it resonates) or ask client the question: If you can put it in words, how else would you describe it: colour, smell, how does it feel like etc.? Such questions help our clients to use their senses and imagination. If your client is completely stuck, you can ask to make a drawing or show Metaphoric Associative Cards (MAC), which would help client move forward.

In my coaching practice, I've found a powerful tool to keep clients engaged: blending flipcharts with images. I personally use this technique to engage both hearing and visual senses, making learning more effective. Flipcharts allow for interactive, real-time expression of ideas, while images reinforce and clarify these concepts. This combination has proven excellent for memory retention and makes each session dynamic. It's a strategy born from experience, effectively re-energizing clients and deepening their understanding.

It's important to discern if the client is a visual processor, to then incorporate visual tools. If they are verbal processors, metaphors can succinctly get to the heart of the matter. A metaphor I recently heard from another coach: "Sounds like you want to climb a mountain -- but have it be easy." BAM! ;-) If you're exploring the CTFAR (Circumstance > Thought > Feeling > Action > Result) Model with a client, it can be helpful to use a white board (etc.) to capture each answer the client provides, so they can more easily process through their reactions, and easily see how making changes to one answer then affects other aspects of the Model.

Soy muy gráfico, tal vez por ser ingeniero También suelo ser muy metafórico, creo que es algo natural, pero con el tiempo lo he reforzado intencionalmente como herramienta de narrativa o storytelling. Al final las metáforas y la narrativa despiertan la imaginación e introducen elementos visuales en el pensamiento y comunicación Tenemos tres sistemas para representar la información y aprender: visual, auditivo y kinestésico. La mayoría de las personas son visuales, sin embargo si te es posible identificar a cuál pertenece tu cliente tendrá un plus a tu favor La manera como te comunicas establece compromisos y la manera como facilitas el proceso de comunicación hace que fluya la empatía y revitalices cualquier falta de compromiso

Presence is far more a priority than clever tricks. A major flaw of society is the addiction of devices. Coaching should be a sacred moment away from that into reality of real life, presence and reflective processes. If there’s disengagement I’d suggest the coach needs training. Call out what you see with presence, courage and commitment to make a difference. More important than technological innovation and distraction

Hmm... I don't use gamification. If a client doesn't want to do the work, it's important to learn why, rather than bribe them with "points" or "badges." People who are paying for coaching want results. But I always try to make our sessions fun via my word choices and personality. I get points and badges with various platforms that I am on, but I don't find they mean all that much to me. Especially if I get them for daily visits. Because when I then lose my point streak because I have to miss a day, I get PISSED OFF. Lol.

Integrating gamification with the Habit Loop in coaching enhances engagement and motivation. By creating game-like challenges and reward systems, and visually tracking progress, clients are more engaged. Understanding the Habit Loop's Cue-Action-Reward structure helps tailor gamification effectively. Personalized challenges and rewards, aligned with individual interests and abilities, ensure relevance and efficacy. Regular adaptation based on client feedback and balancing challenges with achievability keeps the process engaging and effective for sustained behavior change.

There are also some coaching games on the market, so using coaching games could be a great alternative to standard question - answer procedure to bring more creativity and fun to the process.

I would not use gamification in an individual coaching process. Through coaching a person develops the competence to self-motivate. It is important for them to be able to be source of their own motivation so that they can see they are able to empower themselves and are not dependent on external "rewards" to be the source of the motivation.

I would not call group coaching a learning community, but indeed a group coaching is a very powerful alternative to 1:1 personal coaching. I would also consider a Mastermind format for some clients, who are willing to work in a group with their peers and share their ideas and thoughts.

Pay attention to their realities and challenges and come up with out of the box solutions. 'Dance' with them?? Be there for them...

Wir haben unser Coaching in 3 Elemente aufgebaut: 1. Einzelcoaching der Klienten für einen gezielten, pers?nlichen und individuellen Austausch passend zu den Zielen 2. Austausch mit anderen Führungskr?ften bei uns im Coaching in einem Gruppenmeeting, damit die Teilnehmer von den Herausforderungen und L?sungen der anderen profitieren und auch Best?tigung bekommen, dass es anderen auch so geht 3. Wir laden unsere Klienten auch zu Live-Veranstaltungen, wie zB den Führungstag, mit ein. So entsteht noch mal ein Netzwerken vor Ort, denn die Coachingprogramme finden bei uns in digitalen Meetingr?umen statt. Insgesamt eine sehr gute Mischung.

The learning community is a productive tool for client engagement and also crucial for the personal development of each individual. Through the community, there is a process of identification and mirroring through the sharing among group members. The client feels they are part of a context where others can understand their issues and also feels safe to share. At the same time, even without expressing feelings themselves, they can listen to other stories that make sense based on other people's experiences.

Coaching relationship is a cocreation and coaches are responsible to take accountability for their growth. As a coach if you find coachee not engaging in the session, the best option is to have an open conversation by sharing your observation and re designing your coaching relationship. If the matter is not resolved by redesigning, then coachee shall terminate the coaching contract to honor professional ethics.

To re-energize your clients, consider using coaching tools like goal setting exercises, visualization techniques, strengths assessments, and accountability frameworks. Incorporate active listening, empathetic questioning, and reflection exercises to deepen their self-awareness and motivation. Introduce new perspectives through journaling prompts, mindfulness practices, and action planning tools. Encourage experimentation and celebrate small wins to maintain momentum and enthusiasm. With these strategies, you can reignite your clients' passion and commitment to their personal growth journey.

There are two aspects to this.. a)client being disengaged b)you struggling as a coach Take a step back and consider a) how do you know the client is disengaged? what’s the reason the client is disengaged? Be curious. Ask them e.g. “I get a sense that you are disengaged from the coaching process. What you need right now?” It's more powerful to help your client to explore what's going on for them rather than relying on tools to fix it. b) exactly how are you struggling as a coach? What's the reason for feeling that way? What might you be assuming about yourself and about your client? Having a supervisor to explore issues with will help with any issue that comes up for you as a coach.

One thing I have found helpful is that you cannot take responsibility for your clients energy and the way they show up in their personal and professional lives. As a coach, have the confidence to call out what you are noticing in the field in regards to their energy, language, and possible lack of follow through. It takes time as a coach to gain this skill so that if you truly are being curious with your client, these are situations where you can apply your curiosity so that your client can notice what is occurring and decide if they want to take ownership. Don't get caught up in the trap of trying to provide solutions to your clients. Show up and be confident in your coaching skills to explore alongside them what you are noticing.

Are they disengaged or is that a projection of how we are feeling towards them or about ourselves? The courage and compassion for both the client and towards ourselves to say what we experiencing. Clear communication and asking how best we can serve them is something else I would consider.

Neben den bereits erw?hnten Punkten ist es für mich entscheidend, nicht an Tools festzuhalten, wenn sie nicht funktionieren, sondern offen und neugierig bleiben und etwas neues versuchen. Wenn man nicht weiterkommt, kann man auch ein Reset vorschlagen und nochmals von vorne beginnen (erfordert einen entsprechenden Rapport). Eine weitere M?glichkeit ist, die Situation selbst im Coaching-Gespr?ch anzusprechen. Vielleicht hat die Klientin oder der Klient vorgefasste Meinungen (z. B. "Coaching funktioniert bei mir eh nicht..."), die bisher nicht aufgedeckt wurden, und die es sich lohnt, n?her zu betrachten.