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Mindset in Coaching

What is a mindset?

Our mindsets are “habitual patterns of thinking” that

·         Frame the way we see the world

·         Program what we believe our limitations and possibilities are

·         Define the parameters of our actions and interactions

·         Affect our outcomes/results         Adapted from: Marilee Goldberg (2002)

 Our mindsets are like lenses through which we view the world. For most of the time we are not even aware of our mindset. We can, however, become aware of the mindset we’re operating with. We are then able to decide whether that mindset actually serves us and our goals – or whether another mindset might serve us better. As coaches we are more effective when we shift from the mindset captured on the left to the mindset captured on the right.

From		Towards
Focus On Deficits & Deficiencies What Needs To Be Fixed		Focus on Strengths Capabilities and Possibilities
Concerned with Judging & Evaluating Current Performance		Concerned with Developing and Growing Capability for Current and Future Performance
Caring Only About Results		Caring About Results and Caring About People
‘Know It All’ Closed Thinking Judger Orientation		Curious, Open Inquiring Learner Orientation