After a coaching session, it's essential to keep an eye out for any changes in the relationship. If you find yourself needing to “recall” what happened during the last session and what was beneficial to you when you enter the next one, it's likely that you haven't reflected or practiced enough. To guarantee that you get the most out of your coaching sessions, it's important to set expectations for the closing meeting and follow up with extra training if necessary. The best way to maximize the results of your coaching sessions is to establish expectations for the closing meeting.
This will give the coach an idea of what they should be looking for and how they can help you reach your goals. Additionally, it's important to consider additional training sessions if needed. This could include anything from project and relationship management for Fortune 500 companies to creating customizable training tools, forms and exercises. No matter what type of extra training you decide to pursue, it's essential to remember that the intention is not necessarily to have more sessions.
Instead, it's about making sure that you are taking the time to reflect on what was discussed in each session and practice what was learned. This will help ensure that you are getting the most out of each session and making progress towards your goals.
