Evaluate your coaching skills
How Confident Are You in Your Coaching Conversations?
If you’re responsible for guiding others—whether you’re a manager, team lead, peer, or mentor—coaching is one of the most powerful tools you can use to help people grow. But great coaching doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built on asking the right questions, listening deeply, and creating space for others to think, reflect, and take ownership.
here is how the scoring works:
1 = Rarely, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Frequently.
You can take the “Evaluate Your Coaching Skills” self-assessment here:
This short self-assessment will help you reflect on your current coaching habits. You’ll rate how often you use 10 key coaching behaviors. Your answers will give you a clearer picture of your strengths, areas for improvement, and where you might need to be more intentional.
Before You Coach Someone… Ask Yourself:
To get better results from your coaching conversations, it helps to slow down and think strategically about the interaction. Here are a few reflection prompts to prepare:
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Where do I see opportunities to coach—my team, peers, or even my boss?
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Will coaching actually help improve this situation more than just telling or stepping back?
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Who on my team could benefit most from coaching right now—and why?
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What specific behavior or performance gap am I trying to help change?
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What does “improvement” actually look like—and how will I know when we’ve reached it?
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What is the benchmark or performance level we’re aiming for?
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Is the person capable of reaching it with the right support and questions?
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Which coaching questions do I need to prepare—and when should I be more directive instead?
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What progress markers should I set, and when will I follow up?
Coaching is both an art and a skill. With practice and the right approach, it can become one of your most valuable leadership tools.
Want to Deepen Your Coaching Practice?
If you’re ready to take your coaching skills to the next level and help your team grow with confidence and clarity, check out our Coaching People for Better Performance training material package. It includes everything you need to lead practical, engaging coaching workshops or sessions—no prep stress required.
