Short Answer:
Bring a current challenge, a reflective mindset, and openness to stretch beyond your usual way of thinking.
Full Answer:
Coaching is co-created—so how you show up matters. Before each session:
- Reflect: What’s top of mind or emotionally charged?
- Ask: What outcome would make this session valuable?
- Bring: Wins, patterns, or tension points from recent experience
- Be willing to pause and listen to yourself
A senior leader once said, “The sessions I prepared for changed me. The ones I didn’t… reminded me why I need coaching.”
Here are 5 reflection questions to prepare you powerfully:
- What progress or small wins have I made since my last session—even if they felt minor at the time?
- What’s feeling unclear, heavy, or unresolved right now that I’d like support with?
- If I could walk away with one breakthrough or shift today—what would it be?
- Why is this moment in my growth important? What’s at stake or possible?
- How do I want my coach to support me—listening, strategizing, challenging, or cheerleading?
📝 Take 10 minutes to jot down your answers before your next coaching session. You’ll be amazed how much clarity you gain before you even say a word.