Any coach can tell you that when you get into the profession, you have just as much to learn from your clients as your clients do from you.

From trying out different styles to managing time and boundaries and everything in between, there are several things most people won’t understand about coaching until they become a coach.

Start Fast, Go Deep And End Strong

“Start fast, go deep and end strong” is a great way to structure a coaching session. Thank you to David Peterson and David Goldsmith for teaching this method. My clients’ attention is limited; they universally value quick insights that are actionable and move them toward their overarching goals for the coaching. This method works best where a trusting relationship is already established. - Lisa Walsh, Beacon Executive Coaching

Originally published on Forbes Coaches Council.