Coaching Mindset Index

The Coaching Mindset Index helps your leaders understand their natural coaching style and encourages them to consider where they may need to flex their unique style.

Applications

INDx Talent Solutions uses the Coaching Mindset Index for:

  • New Leader Assimilation Coaching

  • Onboarding and Transition Coaching

  • Team Coaching

  • Organizational Analytics


The model consists of six coaching styles based on Push and Pull strategies:

Push Strategy

Consultative, using candid feedback, performance-focused goals, and personal experience to create clarity and direction

  • Candor:

    • The practice of honesty and directness when providing feedback, especially difficult or potentially painful feedback.

  • Performance:

    • The practice of motivating coachees to identify and achieve ambitious and measurable results in their work.

  • Advocacy:

    • The practice of offering solutions to coachees by sharing ideas, experience, and expertise.

Pull Strategy

Supportive approach, focusing on developmental goals, asking insightful questions, and giving compassionate feedback.

  • Compassion:

    • The practice of using sensitivity and diplomacy when sharing feedback to protect the esteem and well-being of coachees.

  • Development:

    • The practice of encouraging coachees to identify and pursue experiences, roles, and responsibilities that support their aspirations.

  • Inquiry:

    • The practice of helping coachees solve their problems by demonstrating curiosity, asking open-ended questions, and listening deeply.


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