Topic: The role of Self knowledge in coaching Type: Research PaperSubject: EducationPages: 15 , Double Spacing (275 words/page)Academic level: MasterSources: 25Style: HarvardOrder Description i have a

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Business , life and wlness coaching

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

A hollistic view of the person. Inclising what their goals are, what motovated them, what holds them back, what they achieve. I also need lot of self awareness, empathy and emptional intelligence

How do you define self knowledge?

Understanding yourself and being self aware. How you come across to others, how to adapt to situations. How you alter the way you say things to help another person. You also have to have boundaries.

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

Everything.

How do you know what you know?

Years of experience, feedback anonymous and not so anonymous. Also through self discovery with the support of a therapist. Reading writing and evaliating.

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

A tremendous ammount. I can relate or find a commonality with someone. I know how to adapt the way I speak to people depending on their circumstances or personality. What questions to ask. Also to coach you also have to be a good story teller or find easy ways to explain things by using an analogy

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes for the client and for myself. If you don't understand where you are you won't know how to grow

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

A lot of reading and putting myself into new situations then reflecting on what i learnt

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Yes the Johari window talks about blindspots which are unknown to you and unknown to others so unless you put yourself in to mew circumstances out of your comfort zone you may never know how you will behave.

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

It can be although it depends on what you do to get to that point. So everyone could be on different levels

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Swimming

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Relevant official qualifications. How to relate to different types of people Different coaching styles How to make the best out of what the performer has

How do you define self knowledge?

What you have learnt through your own experiences

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

My goals and Aspirations as a coach. My coaching philosophy. How committed i am to develop and help others

How do you know what you know?

By putting it into practice

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Postvley- good combination between learnt and self knowledge. Helps swimmers and myself develop further. Negatively- sometimes coaches think they know more than what they have learnt

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

100%

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

By putting you neck on the line. Testing different things and learning from them if they are wrong

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Yes. People tend to come out of their lane. Stay in your lane of knowledge and gradually learn more through experience

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

I believe this too

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Athletics - Middle Distance

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Health and Safety is a big part of this, but knowing the right type of sessions to give is also important.

How do you define self knowledge?

Past experiences and common sense

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

Health & safety, the athletes (age, favoured event, any disabilities/medical conditions), their goals, strengths & weaknesses, upcoming races, other sports/PE in school they have done.

How do you know what you know?

Majority has come from my own experiences as an athlete, some from the coaching courses I attended to obtain my licence and various websites

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

I find it easier to coach athletes who have similar characteristics to how I was like at a younger age

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

It’s not the top priority but definitely feel it is important

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

I use websites and blogs from other coaches to improve my self knowledge, I kept training diaries with notes when I was younger and refer to those to maintain my knowledge and finally listen to athletes’ feedback on how training sessions have gone and how they feel they are developing - using races/time trials or repeating previous training sessions to see if they can be done faster or similar speed with extra reps

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

There are always drawbacks, could be the approach or an alternative option the could be used but not aware of. Also different coaches will use different styles and those styles may suit some athletes better.

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

I think that is very possible, especially given that I feel I have more of an impact an athletes who have similar strengths and weaknesses to myself when I was younger. But I hope that referring to other websites and coaches’ approach will make sure my style does not remain a static version of myself.

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

competitive Swimming

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Minimum asa level 1 swimming coaching

How do you define self knowledge?

The knowing of what one needs and how one feels.

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

You need to know how you best communicate with others and how to use that to the best effect

How do you know what you know?

By self study, research and schooling

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

It helps me to realize how best to get a particular point over to the athlete for them to understand what is required of them

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

By practice and experience

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Not that I know of

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

I don't think it's static, I think our perception of who we are is changing constantly.

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

NLP Master Coach

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

What the outcome is my client wants

How do you define self knowledge?

The techniques and tools I have in my tool bag the help my client achieve the outcome they want in life

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

To get myself is a resourceful state

How do you know what you know?

I have done a lot of training and practice to achieve what I know

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Helps to keep me confident

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes and training and practice

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Reading practice and training

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

Well yes your knowledge helps

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Multi-sports in primary & secondary schools but most qualified in rugby

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

- Risk assessing - Safeguarding procedures - knowledge of specific sport being delivered - Participant’s needs / medical history etc. - how to adapt session plans on the spot

How do you define self knowledge?

Completely knowing yourself - your principles, strengths/weaknesses, thoughts, likes/dislikes, what motivates you etc

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

Coaching approach/style Strengths Areas to improve Best ways that I can effectively communicate

How do you know what you know?

Mainly through experience, both through coaching and being coached. Covered sports coaching in Uni degree but experiences after uni are what really improved my coaching

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

What motivates me to take part in sport is enjoyment so I try to enforce that in my coaching sessions. Knowing my strengths and weaknesses - can help when trying to improve my own coaching

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes, I think it helps with confidence in my own ability. I find it helpful to reflect after coaching sessions on what I could do to improve if I repeated the same session

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Reflecting after sessions Feedback from participants

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Potential for coaching sessions to be more centred to how I would like to be coached rather than how the participants prefer to be coached.

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

I think there’s more to it than just who you are. It’s what makes you you, your characteristics, beliefs/principles and thoughts. I don’t think there can be a static idea of who you are as that could change

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Rugby union

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Specialist knowledge of rules of sport, relevent exercises to the sport to train others

How do you define self knowledge?

How familiar you as a coach become with the sport in question and how you evaluate your own depth of knowledge

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

Your strengths and weak points are essential for training and improving your skills respectively

How do you know what you know?

Experience playing the sport teaches a lot as well as watching, reading and attending courses

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

I can teach to others tips and tricks I have found useful and focus on the areas of my knowledge that need improving

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Of course for the team to develop my knowledge must develop as well

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Watching on television, watching coaching videos online, reading training plans and speaking to other coaches

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Focusing too much in gaps in knowledge can put a lot of pressure on a coach to improve and fill these gaps

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

Self knowledge should be a continuous process and the more you learn the more opportunities you have for self evaluation of your development

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Rugby

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

knowledge about the specific sport and equipment Knowledge about your team as a whole and the players individually Knowledge on how your actions will effect someone and how to manage that Knowledge about being able to use skills such as empathy, body language etc

How do you define self knowledge?

Self knowledge is about what you know and the ability to go out and learn or find out what you need to be successful within your team

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

Your strengths and weaknesses Your limits and experience

How do you know what you know?

Lots of experience within the field

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

More of an understanding of what you are capable of or not

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

I wouldn’t say it is a priority as the people being coached are but It should be something you look at developing because it will help you as a coach

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Expand on current knowledge etc keep up to date on media, rules and regulations within the sport. Lots of research and making notes on what I know and learnt Debrief after sessions so I know what I’ve done or how I’ve reacted to something And also keep doing stuff I enjoy away from that sport so I don’t lose interest by over committing

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Over thinking things or not being able to understand why you have done something and how to overcome that issue

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

It is a attribute that will always be there within someone it’s just how you deal with it makes people different

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Athletics

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Accurate and safe track and field techiques

How do you define self knowledge?

The course of my experiences ive gathered along the way

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

That i am competent and qualified, have had back ground checks to be able to coach and that i will support all abilities.

How do you know what you know?

They engage with me to thank me for supporting them. they know I'm qualified as ive told them and in return they asked me about my learning experiences

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

My self knowledge coupled with official learning streams has given me a well rounded knowledge something which im happy to share with others

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Seeking out new learning opportunities

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

On its own Self knowledge can lead you on a narrow path. Use self knowledge along with other areas of the learning experience for an open approach

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

Disagree .....nothing is static experience and situations change who we are how we engage

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Parenting support

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Positive Behaviour strategies, promotion of good mental health, approaches to relationship building

How do you define self knowledge?

What I know

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

My Strengths and weaknesses, what I may need support with to help support others, if my personality is suited to those I'm working with.

How do you know what you know?

Training, team support and life experiences

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Makes me more self aware

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

In some areas

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Life experiences

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Sometimes, sometimes listening is all you need to do

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

It can be a part of you but doesn't define you

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Wellbeing

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Empathy - experience - emotional intelligence - warmth - patience

How do you define self knowledge?

Knowing whet makes you tick

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

The way you work best - again, what makes you tick

How do you know what you know?

Difficult - it comes with maturity - surrounding yourself with lots of different people from different backgrounds helps you to understand what makes you unique

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Everything / realising that everyone has different strengths

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Constantly learning from others

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

You realise some qualities about yourself that might not be so nice

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

No / it should be constantly changing when you have new experiences

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

None

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

How to work with people and to build their confidence.

How do you define self knowledge?

Knowledge learned and experienced

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

How you respond to deferent life events and situations and how to control self

How do you know what you know?

Learned experience reflection

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

It helps me to know who I am and how I can help others

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

If course

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Reflection

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Not sure

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

It always changes

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

life coaching

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

how people think, react or respond, emotional intelligence, methods to help people process their own thoughts

How do you define self knowledge?

understanding of their own thoughts, feelings, ideas, thinking processes and how that all effects each other part and how external factors effect all that also

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

how I think, react or respond to people, how I may place onto others how things work for me, which may not be the best thing for them

How do you know what you know?

experience, time, research,

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

the impact is massive, if I understand how I tick, I can help others or adapt my behaviour when working with others so as to better help them

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

yes, an ongoing process, to develop myself so I can better help others and also track when I may need time out myself

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

health habits or checks to help monitor my own relationship with myself, to improve means ongoing learning or trying new things. life long learning and development

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

only if someone gets so self absorbed they cant see anyone else

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

people change, influences and thoughts and feelings change so self knowledge is a continuing grasp of who we are at the current time

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Children and young peoples trauma

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Do you mean my training or for the client? - how the brain works, how to. Identify it and support positive changes.

How do you define self knowledge?

The knowledge i have learnt my self and my own self development

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

Ny boundaires, where i cant support someone

How do you know what you know?

Books, training, courses, regular development

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

The biggest as its easier to relate to

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Attending regular training/days etc

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

No - although could be until youve worked that stuff out

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Mindset

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

How to support and give the client a different outlook and positive mindset

How do you define self knowledge?

Lived experience

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

I've had professional qualifications as well as lived experience to be able to support clients.

How do you know what you know?

Partly from training, life and intuition.

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Huge as I've niched to support parents who are in a similar position to myself.

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Reading listening to podcasts YouTube all on my area of expertise

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

It may cloud the support you offer believe you know best .

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

Unsure

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Dance

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

How to deal with different participants.

How do you define self knowledge?

Life experience and willingness to learn.

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

Where my areas of improvements are and where my strengths lie.

How do you know what you know?

Experience

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Retaining of customers. Personal experience for each child.

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Absolutely.

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

CPD and put myself in new situations however uncomfortable they may be to begin with.

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Avoiding situations if you know you don’t like them.

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

Not sure.

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Executive business coaching

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Working knowledge and best practice

How do you define self knowledge?

Experience, qualifications, qualifications, CPD and self learning

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

Bias, prejudice, strengths and weaknesses, communication strategies

How do you know what you know?

Instict, practice, experience, relationships and identifying with others

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

About 80/20. I am more emotionally intelligent than theory approach

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes. Keeping up to date and relevant is paramount.

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Audio books by successful entrepreneurs, idols and business strategy along with continuous self learning of professional qualifications

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Maybe a little, bias and prejudice, I have to continously work on not using too much my of my journey/experience in conversations and steer the conversation however I do find that it relaxes the client and they don't feel so alone in their challenges

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

I don't agree. We live in a continuously developing world and I am on a life journey with everyone else. I learn something new every day

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

First Aid

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Everything related to child and adult first aid procedures, from assessment through to treatment

How do you define self knowledge?

The level of skills and knowledge i possess from past training, jobs and experiences combined with present skills and knowledge

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

My comfort zone and how far I'm willing to step outside of it

How do you know what you know?

Job experience, life experience, being a parent

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Huge impact. I couldn't be as good as I am without the knowledge I bring to my subject

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes I think so

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Yearly/3 yearly refresher training, reading and research, attending seminars and teaching sessions

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Overall no but It depends how you present your knowledge, I personally respect that people in my classes will have knowledge that will compliment or indeed improve my teaching

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

Don't agree. Prefer to think that I'm ever evolving and growing

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Lifestyle

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Science based knowledge (from degree) Behavioural change Specific knowledge (nutrition, sleep etc) from further research and reading

How do you define self knowledge?

The knowledge an individual has gained through experience

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

I use my struggles (post natal/as a mum/busy woman) to relate to and help them. I need to know my strengths and weaknesses. I train my weaknesses (eg business coaching to further my knowledge) and source out some IT work to save me wasting time on it as it’s not my strength

How do you know what you know?

Degree I’m a PE Teacher so have taught the content I use I used to run buggyfit classes so I’ve been on training courses I continue to self develop through podcasts and reading and courses

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Huge!!!

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes as it helps my clients.

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

As mentioned Business coaching (monthly) Podcasts Books Courses/seminars

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

I don’t think so. It’s how you dissemination’s it. I don’t force my knowledge on clients. I use it in a way to explain things to them

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

Unsure about this one. I wouldn’t put ‘static’ in the same sentence as self knowledge as for me-it is continually developing

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Sport and work

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

I don’t think you need knowledge you just jeee to understand how to bring out the best in people

How do you define self knowledge?

Ensuring you know yourself

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

That I can make a difference in people’s life’s and be an inspiration of the right way of living

How do you know what you know?

Nobody really knows what to do but life experiences show you the right direction

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Positivity

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Keep practising and learn from mistakes

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Sometimes you can beat yourself up which makes you feel rubbish

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Netball

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

About the sport your coaching, understanding different needs for all age groups

How do you define self knowledge?

Seeing people improve and enjoying

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

Self control

How do you know what you know?

Being part of the sport from young age. Maturity

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Good understanding that I can pass on to the people I coach, having control and awareness helps to defuse situations as u deal with a multiple personalities

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

No not really u need the whole package

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Learn from obstacles that your faced with

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

No don’t think so

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

Not sure

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Weight Management

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

My subject area, the working of the mind, how it reacts to stress and the links. How to rewire and overcome any obstacles and goals x

How do you define self knowledge?

To understand what makes you tick and what triggers you, what makes you happy , sad . How you react in situations.

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

Your ability, your habits what motivates you, what drains you. What Mae's your heart sing. What ate you passionate about.

How do you know what you know?

Studied. In university and various courses. Read books and published papers. Listened to pod casts. Listened to my clients.

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

My limits. Whi I can effectively work with. Who I can't.

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

I meditate each day. And sit . i bserve my reactions to things . I reflect a lot.

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

We can pay too much attention on ourselves instead of going outside and doing. We can over analyse as coaxhes

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

No I believe its fluid and dynamic and if noted.

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Educational.

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

An overall holistic knowledge of pedagogy, systems and practicalities.

How do you define self knowledge?

A bank of information built up over years of experience and research by an individual into various field allowing an overview ability allowing said individual to overarch most situations AND then turning this accumulated insight on oneself.

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

Strengths and weaknesses are a given but application, pro-action, reaction and intake modes must all be available for adaption. You must be aware of your level of adaption and areas of comfort/challenge within said adaptions.

How do you know what you know?

Many years of hands on experience, making huge mistakes, watching peers, colleagues and superiors making mistakes and gradually eliminating MOST howlers backed up by constant change, adaption and reaction to research and application.

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Confidence, plus an undying willingness to learn when I am coaching to increase my already expansive knowledge base through new experiences.

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Self knowledge is intrinsically part of coaching/being coached/ life development and therefore looking at oneself in a detached manner is vital.

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Every situation needs to be RADIO ed, assimilated and developed and then implemented until hard wiring is the norm. ( Read Assessed Developed Investigated Operated)

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

Self negativity is , unfortunately, a huge part of most people's psyche so there is a constant battle to enable all trainees to adopt positive reflection/feedback/assessment.

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

Absolute poppycock. A"self" develops on a secondary level every instant and therefore change, movement, growth, attainments, challenges and situations are regular occurences. With knowledge of this,or even a little more awareness self knowledge is a constantly active concept with the undeniable property of being unable to remain static.

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Life

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

I have self knowledge and NLP and Kinetic Shift Certificates however I do feel that experience is as good as anything

How do you define self knowledge?

Learning what makes you tick and experiences of life

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

Everything that you possibly can you short falls and your highs

How do you know what you know?

Through self awareness courses as well as taking an NLP and Kinetic Shift course and of course life experiences

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Much for I can share what I know about me with the people that I am coaching

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

yes

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Attending different courses and self work

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

yes it can result in not liking yourself

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

not at all for as we learn we grow

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Mindset (psychology based)

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Um not sure what u mean but some sort of qualification is a good start or if ur a biz coach then proven success

How do you define self knowledge?

Self awareness and the commitment to continuous personal growth

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

My barriers my limits and what I am NOT qualified to coach on

How do you know what you know?

My psychology degree and years of applying and practicing that knowledge

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Huge - without it I don’t believe u can be a good coach and can potentially do more damage to clients

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Ongoing research, learning, development, reading, courses

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

Don’t agree it’s static

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Executive and leadership coaching

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

Who you are as a coach.

How do you define self knowledge?

Understanding yourself, being self aware and empathy

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

What works for you, what fulfills you

How do you know what you know?

Self reflection, observation

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Gives you a perspective on the challenges faced by client

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

Yes. High priority

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

Self reflection, asking for feedback

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

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What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

Not true. One can always have a personal development plan

What type of coaching do you specialise in?

Stress and Personal Development

What knowledge do you need to know as a coach?

How to listen, ask questions, coach. How humans think, behave, believe. Lived experience (to be the best type of coach).

How do you define self knowledge?

Knowledge and Awareness of oneself

As a coach what do you need to know about you?

I would suggest yes. If you don't know yourself, how can you truly coach someone to know themselves better?

How do you know what you know?

Through Experience, be that structured learning or through life

What impact does your self knowledge have on your coaching?

Huge. In many ways it forms the basis of my coaching.

Is self knowledge development a priority in your coaching?

All personal development is a priority in my business.

How do you maintain, improve or develop self knowledge?

I listen to my mind and body. I reflect on my thoughts, actions and experience.

Are there any drawbacks to self knowledge?

No. As long as you can accept yourself. “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom"

Q10

What do you think of the idea that self knowledge is a static idea of who you are?

I don't believe it's static. You are learning and experiencing all the time.