11 October 2024
As coaches, we all know that our first tool is simply ourselves. Hence the importance of taking care of ourselves, our ‘alignment’ and our presence with others. Everything we need to actively listen to our clients and help them achieve their goals. However, we thought it would be interesting to return to the subject of the professional tests we use: personality, skills or values tests, etc. They can play a key role in our coaching practice, bringing significant benefits for both coachees and coaches. What are the main benefits of professional tests for our approach and our coaches ?
Professional tests enable individuals to gain a clearer understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and underlying motivations. This insight helps guide their personal and professional development, allowing them to make more informed decisions about their career and life goals.
The results of these tests provide coaches with detailed, personalised information about each coachee’s profile. This enables the coach to adapt their approach, using methods that align with the individual’s unique characteristics, talents, and aspirations. As a result, the coaching process becomes more focused and effective, with a sharper alignment to the coachee’s goals.
By offering clear and objective information early on, professional tests can significantly speed up the initial assessment phase. Coaches can move more quickly from understanding to action, avoiding subjective interpretations and focusing on solutions that deliver faster results. This efficiency means coachees can experience progress more rapidly and with greater precision.
Tests provide an impartial assessment, offering neutral, unbiased feedback on personality traits, skills, and leadership styles. This objectivity eliminates the risk of personal bias and provides coachees with concrete data to reflect on. Additionally, these tests can be re-administered over time, allowing both the coach and coachee to track progress and adjust strategies accordingly.
By identifying individual communication styles and working preferences, professional tests help to prevent misunderstandings and interpersonal conflicts. This leads to improved collaboration, stronger professional relationships, and a more harmonious working environment. Furthermore, making expectations explicit enables both coach and coachee to manage priorities more effectively, fostering a smoother, more productive coaching relationship.
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