Coach As Detective?
Jan 30, 2024“The questions I asked were based on observation and common sense, which are a detective’s best tools.”- Joe Kenda, Homicide Hunter
I admit I am a super fan of true crime and have a paid subscription ID Discovery – all crime, all the time.
It has struck me more than once the skills of a detective are aligned with the skills of a coach. As Joe says, our questions are based on our observations of the client.
What makes a good detective also makes for a masterful coach – both are calm, friendly, and observant, and react well to situations that require an open mind.
Also, coaches need to remember to share with the client anything that doesn’t seem to make sense or add up or sounds like a contradiction. Awareness is often invited when sharing something the client isn’t seeing.
“As I approached the crime scene, I consciously entered into a zone, focusing my mind, tightening down the screws.”
Do what Joe does without the crime scene. As we approach a session enter the zone of active listening, non-judgement, and curiosity. Tightened the screws.
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