What is….. ……………………..Cognitive coaching?

A Paradigm for Coaching Desired State Clear plan Deep reflection for learning High states of mind Resourcefulness Inner Thought Processes Existing State Tentative plan Superficial reflection Low state of mind Problem Mental Models The path of coaching conversations

CC Propositions of Cognitive CoachingSM Mediates All Behavior is produced by Thought & Perception is Teaching Constant Decision Making To learn something new Engagement & Alteration in Thought requires Humans continue To Grow Cognitively CC Mediates

Cognitive CoachingSM Tools & Procedures Refer to handout

Coaching for Sustainability is…..Coaching Self-Directedness Self-managing Self-monitoring Self-modifying Talk at your tables about how these terms compare to what you know about self-directed individuals.

SELF-MANAGING

SELF-MANAGING: Knowing the significance of and being inclined to approach tasks with clarity of outcomes, a strategic plan, and necessary data, and drawing from past experiences, anticipating success indicators, and creating alternatives for accomplishment.

SELF-MONITORING:

SELF-MONITORING: Having sufficient self-knowledge about what works, establishing conscious metacognitive strategies to alert the perceptions for in-the-moment indicators of whether the strategic plan is working or not and to assist in the decision-making processes of altering the plan and choosing the right actions and strategies.

SELF- MODIFYING

SELF-MODIFYING: Reflecting on, evaluating, analyzing, and constructing meaning from experience and making a commitment to apply the learning to future activities, tasks, and challenges.

THINK-PAIR-SHARE In what ways might this help to inform you about the people that your are supporting?

Support Functions Consulting Mentoring Modelling Collaborating Coaching for self directedness (Cognitive Coaching - planning, reflecting, problem solving) Provider of additional knowledge, skills

Draw 3 circles Write the names of 3 people you are supporting - one high performing, one average, one low performing (one name under each circle) Now divide the circles into the time you spend with each person consulting, collaborating, modelling, or coaching thinking)

States of Mind Consciousness Craftsmanship Flexibility Efficacy Interdependence

Group Challenge Read through material relating to the state of mind your group has been assigned. In your group synthesise this information to produce each of a symbol/logo to represent the SOM A slogan or <state of mind> is like……..

Reflection Take another look at the 3 people you selected earlier. In terms of States of Mind …where might they be high ….where might they be low