Address

In the Address phase of the A6 Agile Coaching model, the coach focuses on identifying and addressing the coachee's immediate concerns, whether personal or professional. This is the part of the session where the coachee’s current priorities are brought to the forefront, ensuring that the coaching remains relevant and impactful.

Activities

1. Identifying Immediate Needs: The coach and coachee discuss pressing matters that need attention. These could be project issues, leadership challenges, or personal issues that affect the coachee’s focus or emotional state.

2. Reviewing Past Assignments or Reflections: Any homework or reflective tasks from the previous session are revisited. This allows the coachee to see what progress has been made and provides an opportunity for feedback and adjustment.

3. Creating an Open, Safe Space: One of the cornerstones of this phase is allowing the coachee to be vulnerable and speak candidly. The coaching environment is free from judgement, so the coachee can confront challenges openly without filtering their thoughts due to external concerns such as workplace politics or personal image.

4. Assessing the Coachee’s Emotional State: The coach needs to be sensitive to the coachee's emotional and mental state during the session. By observing body language, tone, and energy, the coach can adjust the flow of the session accordingly.

Coaching Questions

During this phase, the coach may ask various powerful, open-ended questions that help the coachee explore their current reality, challenges, and emotions more deeply. These questions encourage self-reflection and help the coachee gain clarity. Here are some key coaching questions that might be used during this phase:

• "What’s the most pressing issue on your mind right now?" This helps the coachee articulate what is currently taking up their mental and emotional space.

• "Is there anything distracting you we should address before proceeding?" This opens the space for the coachee to bring up any obstacles or distractions that could hinder their engagement in the session.

• "What did you learn from our last session, and how did you apply it?" This helps to review past progress and reflect on how the coaching process has impacted the coachee’s actions since the previous session.

• "What’s the one thing that, if resolved today, would make the biggest difference for you?" This question focuses on identifying a key issue that, if addressed, could have a significant positive impact.

• "What are you feeling about the issue you just mentioned?" Encouraging the coachee to tap into their emotional responses helps deepen their self-awareness and understanding of the issue.

• "How can we best use our time together today?" This empowers the coachee to set the agenda, reinforcing their accountability and involvement.

By asking the right questions during this phase, the coach helps the coachee identify what matters most and explore how they can address it proactively. This ensures the session is meaningful and practical, with a clear focus on moving forward in alignment with the coachee’s priorities.