To coach another individual requires the coach to have a strong
understanding of his/her own values and beliefs (Collins, 2009). Christian
coaches must take time reading God's word, praying and growing spiritually, to
be able to effectively coach another individual (Collins, 2009). Values are ambitions,
foundational beliefs and behaviors that is acceptable in the society in which
the person belongs (Thornton, 1996). Thornton states, to truly understand a
person, remove everything about him /her and look at their beliefs (Thorton,
1996). Values subconsciously create actions in life (Thorton, 1996). The more
understanding an individual has of his/her morals the easier it will be for
that person to manage and create a vision that will be useful (Thorton, 1996). Research
has concluded that leader’s ethics are subconsciously internalized by subordinates
(Thorton, 1996). It is of great
consequence that leaders establish strong moral and ethical principles (Thorton,
1996). Ethically it is important that a coach
keep his/ her beliefs from influencing, the individual being coached (Collins,
2009). Helping people define values that are most important to him/her can help
that person manager their life in the most effective manner (Collins, 2009).
References
Collins, G. (2009). Christian
coaching (2nd ed.). United States of America:
Colorado
Springs, CO; NavPress
Thornton, P. D. (1996). Values.
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