
Out of
the Box Coaching and
Breakthroughs with the Enneagram,
Mary R. Bast, Ph.D.
Copyright © 1999. All rights reserved. Revised:
September 29, 2008
Coaching Applications:
A One-to-One Course of Study
This plan was tailored to a specific individual; yours would fit your needs. And you get the same trial basis available to all clients -- a free conversation before making a commitment.
Shared values/learning style/preferred process:
Practicality, grounded theory, applications to individual coaching & group work
Mutual learning/respect/engagement
Key attributes/competencies:
Client: commitment, collaboration in targeting course to needs, practice
Coach: structure, clarity & focus, responsiveness
Resources:
Review/discuss models, examples
Read/discuss (parts of) books, articles, workbook
Do/discuss practice/assignments
Topics/estimated minimum time needed (@ two 45-minute sessions per month):
Coaching basics (six sessions + assignments)
Overview/coaching skills (e.g., mirroring, encouraging)
Client characteristics (e.g., learning style, Enneagram)
Coaching processes (e.g., goal setting, boundaries)
Working with groups/teams (six sessions + assignments):
Group dynamics
Data-gathering methods and tips
Facilitation skills, including techniques for follow-through
Functional applications (six sessions + assignments):
Design, facilitate, & debrief at least one group event
Other applications of relevance to client