Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Things You Should Know About Coaching For Millennials

By Dennis Reed


People always like being around people that understand them and what they are going through. Therefore if you are a coach or mentor, it is wise to take time and understand what the person you want to coach is going through. This will help you to connect with the person and be in a better position to help him/her. There are so many things that a coach should learn especially where people are involved. These will help him/her become a successful coach. Below are several things you should know about Coaching for Millennials.

The first thing you should know is that you need to be empathetic and authentic. Be who you are without pretending. People always like or enjoy the company of people that are true to self. This is because these people can understand what they are going through. Therefore, as a mentor and coach, you need to put yourself in the shoes of the person you are coaching.

More so, it is wise to understand that the person you are coaching may be smarter than you. Therefore, it is crucial to be upfront with them from the beginning. If you do this, they will understand you and things will be easier. Also, you should understand that these people can always find other means of getting information. Hence, make sure you are honest and upfront before you coach them.

The third thing you should know about coaching millennials is that you ought to know when to use praise. For the young players coming out of high school, people tend to tell them that they are so good at what they do. This should not be the case. It is better to let these young people earn their way.

You should also understand that this is a generation that is addicted to getting anything they want at any time. This may not work out at all times. Therefore, as a coach, you should emphasize patience. Let the young people know that it is not always possible to get what they want right away. Therefore, they should learn to be more patient as it pays.

This generation is more connected to the web than real people. Therefore, they are not able to connect better with people. As a coach who understands the importance of people skills, make sure you train them to develop better social skills. Show them that the web cannot make them social people as they need real connections.

Additionally, as a coach, you should help this young generation to diversify their goals. These people tend to be highly focused on what they want. This is okay, but you should help them have more than one plan or skills. Train them to have more than one goal in life so that they can have more open doors.

Moreover, make sure that you do your best to create real relationships with these people. Having a good connection with them is the key to having a good relationship. Also, do not treat them differently because they are like other people. They also want to be successful in life with good families, kids and a nice place to call home.




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