CRI Coaching Research Institute

Insights

October 8, 2013

Behaviors and Structures for Coaches to Maximize Effects on Coaching

Full List of Questions Used In CSES

Coach's Behaviors (18 items)

#B1 The coach listened to me until I finished speaking and did not interrupt in the middle of my speech.
#B2 The coach did not give directions or advice from a superior standpoint.
#B3 I felt safe to talk about anything I wanted with the coach.
#B4 I made my own decisions (not the coach).
#B5 The coach asked for my feedback regarding his/her coaching.
#B6 The coach's questions helped me clarify my current situation.
#B7 The coach's questions helped me gain new insights.
#B8 The coach conveyed his/her observations and feelings regarding the session.
#B9 The coach summarized my thoughts in a way that was easy to understand.
#B10 The coach did not impose his/her ideas, but suggested ideas which expanded my perspective.
#B11 I was able to expand my list of choices with the help of my coach.
#B12 I set myself specific goals that can be measured numerically.
#B13 I made the goals of the session clear at the beginning.
#B14 I reviewed with my coach as to whether my objectives were met at the end of each session.
#B15 I clarified what actions I would take before the next session.
#B16 The coach used a variety of tools such as questionnaires and worksheets.
#B17 The coach provided value-added information through resources such as books and case studies.
#B18 The coach explained the definition of coaching (purpose, effects, methodology).

Effects from Coaching (22 items)

#E1 I achieved the goals I had set at the outset of the coaching engagement.
#E2 I was able to achieve my goals faster as a result of being coached.
#E3 Overall, I am satisfied with the coaching engagement.
#E4 My direction and vision have become clearer as a result of coaching.
#E5 The link between my organization’s goals and my personal goals has become clear as a result of coaching.
#E6 My priorities have become clearer and I am able to use my time more efficiently as a result of coaching.
#E7 I am able to take the right actions under any circumstances as a result of coaching.
#E8 I have become accountable in taking actions proactively as a result of coaching.
#E9 I now approach things differently, rather than sticking to previous ways as a result of coaching.
#E10 I am able to respond more quickly to changes as a result of coaching.
#E11 I am able to identify potential problems and attend to them before they become an issue as a result of coaching.
#E12 I am able to resolve issues, rather than merely analyzing the cause as a result of coaching.
#E13 I am able to choose my responses, rather than reacting emotionally as a result of coaching.
#E14 I am able to look at myself objectively to understand my situation as a result of coaching.
#E15 I have learned how to improve my performance as a result of coaching.
#E16 I am able to accept feedback from others as a result of coaching.
#E17 I am able to communicate what I am thinking more frankly with others as a result of coaching.
#E18 I am able to build trust even with people who I do not necessarily share the same values or opinions with as a result of coaching.
#E19 I am able to build relationships with people that I find difficult to deal with as a result of coaching.
#E20 I am able to take corrective action if my actions are not aligned with my goal as a result of coaching.
#E21 I now make it a habit to continuously develop my abilities as a result of coaching.
#E22 I am more confident that I can solve issues by myself as a result of coaching.