Veja como você pode incorporar habilidades de resolução de problemas em sua abordagem geral de coaching.

The good news is, you're not alone in this journey. So many of us have been where you are, feeling disconnected from our true selves and craving the freedom and flexibility to live a life that's truly aligned with our values and passions. And the first step is to get really clear on what those are.

Clients stuck? Problem-solving coach to the rescue! Here's my plan: Ask strategically: Powerful questions unlock the root of their challenges. "What's stopping you from...?" Actionable steps: Craft a clear plan with measurable goals to move them forward. Break it down! Celebrate progress: Acknowledge their wins, big and small, to keep them motivated. Every step counts! By asking insightful questions, fostering self-discovery, creating actionable plans, and celebrating progress, I can weave problem-solving skills into my coaching and empower clients to tackle challenges and achieve their goals.

Start by engaging in a thorough exploration of the coachee's aspirations, both short-term and long-term. Encourage them to articulate their goals with clarity, specificity, and relevance to their personal and professional growth. You'll be surprised how they gain clarity as you help them shine light into areas they haven't thought about yet! Assist them in breaking down overarching objectives into actionable steps, ensuring they are achievable and aligned with their values and priorities. Use powerful questioning techniques to delve into the underlying motivations driving these goals. In doing so, you support them in gaining a deeper understanding of what success looks and feels like for them.

That's why I love the idea of doing that self-reflection exercise - getting super honest about the things that light you up, the areas where you feel most alive and purposeful. It's not about chasing some external definition of success, but rather tuning into your own inner wisdom and intuition. What are the themes and values that keep coming up for you, even if they seem "messy" or unconventional?

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the obstacles and challenges that may impede progress towards the defined goals. Encourage the coachee to identify both internal barriers, such as limiting beliefs or self-doubt, and external barriers, such as resource constraints or environmental factors. Offer a non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment where the coachee feels comfortable exploring these barriers openly and honestly. There might be several 'dead rats' in the dark room that they'll be able to discover and identify, which are responsible for creating the stink in their house that they have have been putting up with thus far! Utilize active listening and empathy to validate their experiences and emotions.

One of the best coaching questions to ask a client is in what way they're likely to sabotage their own success and to come up with plans to stop this from happening. People tend to easily predict outside barriers, but often do not foresee themselves blocking their own way. This is one of the most productive discussions you can have in a coaching session while exploring barriers. Another way to problem-solve barriers is through role play by playing out different scenarios for the client to predict, then resolve each issue.

Encourage the coachee to adopt a mindset of creative problem-solving, exploring innovative approaches to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Encourage brainstorming and idea generation, where no idea is rejected or judged. Enable them to challenge conventional thinking and explore unconventional solutions that may lead to breakthroughs. Techniques such as mind mapping, role-playing, or lateral thinking exercises help stimulate creative thinking and spark new insights. Consider using any of these. Encourage the coachee to leverage their strengths and unique perspectives in finding creative solutions to their challenges. Positive Psychology/ PERMA model can serve as great tools here.

A plan is a no plan if there is no action. Neither does a goal has any meaning without actions. Breaking down the goals into smaller chunks can actually make the client feel taking action not as a burden but an easier process, than the entire bigger goal. And only with taking actions can one progress, however small the actions are.

Facilitate regular reflection sessions with the coachee to review their progress, celebrate achievements, and identify areas for growth. Encourage them to pause and reflect on their experiences, insights, and lessons learned throughout the coaching process. Use reflective questioning to deepen their self-awareness and promote critical thinking about their actions and outcomes. Explore how setbacks or failures can serve as valuable learning opportunities, encouraging them to adopt a growth mindset that embraces continuous improvement. Support them in developing strategies for ongoing self-reflection and self-directed learning, empowering them to navigate future challenges with confidence.

I’m immensely grateful I trained in Lean and continuous improvement before coming a coach as problem solving skills are essential in coaching. Moreover, the ability to find the root cause by digging underneath surface level issues provides breakthroughs. My favourite tool is the 5 Whys approach which allows you to get to the root cause. It’s worth looking up if you haven’t seen it. I often change the WHY to ‘what does that mean for you’. I often find bringing in other perspectives works well too. Often a client thinks they have a problem because they are making assumptions about other people’s behaviours.