Coaching self-assessment

If you are or want to be a good coach, answer the following questions for yourself and/or ask colleagues to complete a copy of this page based on their impressions of you.

How many times in the last week did I:

1. _____ Provide unconditional praise or kudos.
2. _____ Give constructive feedback.
3. _____ Check a colleague’s level of motivation.
4. _____ Inspire a colleague.
5. _____ Ask for feedback.
6. _____ Consciously delegate a taks.
7. _____ Hold a really effective team meeting.
8. _____ Provide upward feedback.
9. _____ Check a team’s morale or happiness index.
10. _____ mentor a more junior person.

Totals

• 1–3 If you are not a recluse, you need to study and apply the book The Tao of Coaching by Max Landsberg carefully.
• 4–6 You can significantly increase your effectiveness at work by applying just a few tips from the book.
• 7–8 You are nearly a coach master.
• 9–10 Give the book to someone who needs it.

Priority areas for me to work on:

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Sources

• The Tao of Coaching by Max Landsberg