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Agile Camp Silicon Valley 9/21/13 Page 1 of 2 Coaching with Presence Jeff McKenna and Roger Brown Agile Camp Silicon Valley 9/21/13 Definitions from Doug Silsbee Coaching is a relationship in which one person is primarily dedicated to serving the long term development of effectiveness and self-generation in the other. Mindfulness is the rigorous attention to observing ourselves in action to become fluid, intuitive, aware and exquisitely responsive. Presence is the underlying state we access through mindfulness that allows us to be the best person we can be. Notes The goal of coaching is to help the client learn, change and grow The coach will also learn, change and grow in the process Coaches have a box of tools at their disposal: mechanics, soft skills and leadership skills Tools are applied through observation, choice of tool and action Observation is a primary skill for the coach The most important subject for observation is ourself Self-observation is a type of mindfulness Mindfulness leads to the awareness of presence Awareness of presence enhances personal and professional growth for a coach Coaches can nurture mindfulness and presence in their clients Summary Mindfulness is a practice that takes practice Mindfulness is essential for successful coaching Presence is here. Experience it. Being mindful will enhance our lives and skills, improving our o Agility o Accountability o Resourcefulness o Resilience o Authenticity o Vitality
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