How important is it to establish current reality for a Coachee?

Establishing current reality in the mind of the coachee is where all good coaching sessions start or should arrive at early on in a coaching session. Whilst it is very helpful for the coach to understand where the coachee is at mentally, situationally and emotionally - it is absolutely crucial for the coachee to develop this understanding. It provides a stable base for the coachee’s thinking and ensures that they start off in a realistic place – even if they start to think innovatively or dream of new possibilities later on in the coaching session.
If you want to go from A to B it is imperative to know where A is first, in real concrete terms if you are to be able to progress effectively on your journey towards achieving or arriving at B.
Establishing this stable base of understanding current reality is one of the first parts of the coaching discussion - as well as establishing the necessary rapport and relationship for them to feel comfortable in disclosing and their real issues openly with you. This can be done as part of the same introductory process or these two critical phases could be sequential.
You and your coachee need to judge and feel for this as the session gets underway. Later on I shall look at the equally important aspect for successful coaching of establishing the necessary rapport and empathy.

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