Coffee House Coaching

Ep 5 Kathryn Downing (Re-Release) - Meeting the clients needs / Checking In / Teaching the client to be resourceful

December 21, 2023 Gary Nowak Season 1 Episode 5
Coffee House Coaching
Ep 5 Kathryn Downing (Re-Release) - Meeting the clients needs / Checking In / Teaching the client to be resourceful
Show Notes

I love coaching and I love talking about coaching just as much.  Coffee House Coaching was created for a couple of reasons, to connect with other Coaches and their clients and also provide a space to better understand what coaching is and how impactful it can be to you and your career.  

I'm your host Gary Nowak and today I am honored to share with you a legend in the Executive Coaching world Kathryn Downing.

Highlights

  • Finding career calling in the hills of North Carolina
  • How Kathryn works with her clients
     
    • Tailored 
    • Accountability Partner / co creating 
    • Intuitive Mirroring
  • Meeting the client where they are at
  • Checking in with her clients to make sure they are on track
  • Asking questions that serve the client NOT the Coach
  • How important the coaching relationship is
     
    • Stewarding and cultivation 
    • Building up the strong connection
  • Most people are unfamiliar with the coaching profession
  • Avoiding advice and offering resources 
  • Teaching the client to be resourceful
  • The subtle approach to coaching
  • Unconditional positive response Carl Rogers

If you enjoy this episode I featured Kathryn on my "Wish I Knew . . . " podcast #48 where we talk about her entire career, I encourage you to check it out.