Page 14 - Follow Up for Progress: Coaching Conversations

Introducing the Concern

▪ Only start a Coaching Conversation when everyone is calm.

▪ The VITAL thing is for the young person to feel you’ve ‘got their

back’ (that does not mean you agree with what has happened).

▪ Introduce the issue in a matter-of-fact and non-critical way.

Using the phrase ‘I noticed’ can be a helpful. E.g.

“I noticed you found it tough to stay calm when you were

given that homework yesterday. What was going on for you?”