Coaching Demo by MCC (Master Certified Coach)

Carl Franco is a Master Certified Coach from inviteCHANGE. In this video, Carl helps Eric gain clarity about a major life decision that needed to be decided within 24 hours. Thanks to Eric and Carl for allowing us to share this example coaching session as a tool for you to improve your coaching skills.
This is an example of coaching at the MCC level as set by the International Coaching Federation ICF.
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Thank you to the George Mason University Center for Advancement of Well Being for allowing us to share this sample coaching session.
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[@tab2969]

What a beautiful dance here. I feel like Eric’s intuition knew the answer from the very beginning but Carl really opened up the space for Eric to tap into that intuition and trust it. Bravo 👏🏼

[@GianBadenhorst-dn7gv]

I am busy with my coaching certification. Franco I am so inspired by your coaching style. Thank you so much.

[@ras7248]

I recently passed my board exam and start coaching at a functional medicine office in three months. This is how I want to coach clients. I’ve been struggling to get a grip on my approach. Just listening gave me a wave of direction and relief. You guys rock.

[@WASDcrazy]

This is awesome.. the coachee is profound himself, and the coach is on the another level with his intuitiveness and how he places his questions perfectly in the moment

[@rindordrums]

This was amazing! I love how Carl used a vagueness or an open ended approach in some of his questioning which allowed Eric the space to fill in the blanks with himself. Questions that didn't lead Eric to a conclusions but let Eric come to his own. Then mentioning "energy and flow". Eric is a very energetic guy. He "gets it". Carl knows this and opens up that subject. Eric's eyes always up and searching indicates he is very visual. He's seeing the possibilities. Tapping on his cheek while listening to his internal voice, hoping the judge is not harsh. And it wasn't. Great session! Thank you!

[@inviteCHANGE]

Thank you for taking the time to watch the coaching session and sharing your positive feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the open-ended questioning approach effective and that it allowed Eric to come to his own conclusions. As you noted, energy and flow are important elements in coaching, and we're pleased that Carl was able to tap into Eric's strengths and help him see the possibilities. We appreciate your kind words and thank you for being a part of our coaching community.

[@BethBuelow]

I've shared this video during mentoring sessions with coach-clients about half-dozen times now. It's a fantastic demonstration of coaching the person, not the problem, as well as creating emotional safety. The conversation it spurs with my clients leads to rich and rewarding learning and often more than one "ah ha!" moment. Thanks to GMU for granting permission for this session to be shared so that we can all learn from Carl's masterful coaching and Eric's vulnerability, and thanks to both of them for agreeing to share the recording in the first place. Gratitude to inviteChange for posting it here!

[@JustAnamValentina]

Thank you for this session, I really loved the flow...Eric sooo sweet I am glad he got the answer he needed to hear 🙏

[@manifestationqueen444]

This coachee has a lot of self-awareness! I'm impressed. Great questions. Great session overall!

[@globalgarry]

Always great to be an observer of masterful coaching 🎉

[@Trifoliumpratense1]

Thank you Eric & Carl! Beautifully flowing session with clear questions and lots of openings for Eric!

[@inviteCHANGE]

Thank you for your comment! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the coaching demo. We believe that coaching is a collaborative process that requires active listening, thoughtful questioning, and a willingness to explore new perspectives. We're glad that you saw these elements in action during the session. If you have any questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to let us know. Thanks again for watching!

[@melinavdw342]

Thank you so much! Both of you ❤

[@anca6685]

This is an Awesome coaching demo! Such a beautiful path to move from confusion to clarity and flow, I loved Carl’s questions and the clients’ process ❤ Thank you both 🙏

[@inviteCHANGE]

Great to hear that you found this coaching demo awesome! It's indeed fascinating to see the client's transformation from confusion to clarity and flow, and coaching questions play a crucial role in facilitating this process. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and taking the time to leave a positive comment. Keep watching and learning from great coaching demos like this one!

[@yaniviks]

That is one brilliant demo!

[@nikivinogradoff1990]

Thank you Carl and Eric, so powerful and beautiful. Thank you.

[@inviteCHANGE]

Thanks for watching and commenting, we are glad you enjoyed the session. Keep loving your life's work!

[@tab2969]

Just wanted to make a list of all the questions I heard during this, thought I might as well post them in case its useful for others: 1. Where would you like to be at the end of the session today? 2. (Why is this meaningful?) *answered previously 3. How do you know clarity for yourself? What is that experience like for you? 4. Where do you feel the flow? 5. What have you been tapping into thus far in grasping for that clarity? 6. What meaning are you making around this trip? 7. This is bigger than making a decision on a family vacation, right? 8. What values are you wrestling with as you think about going vs. not going? 9. What had you curious about the shoulds and maybes around this decision? 10. Who else sits on your internal board of advisors? 11. If you decided not to go, what would you want/choose to make it mean? 12. What would you fill that void with? 13. What are you noticing about energy and flow as you’re talking about it? 14. Whats that Judge doing right now? 15. How are you feeling in your forehead? 16. As you leave this session today, what do you do with this clarity? What are your next steps? 17. Any other support you need in this?

[@tranthy]

Thank you for taking the time to do this for us!

[@tab2969]

@@tranthy My pleasure!

[@gaurimayadav]

Super thanks 🎉

[@alisonloma8433]

What a beautiful and enlightening session! Bravo for both! ✨

[@inviteCHANGE]

thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you found the video useful.

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

great session. Thanks for sharing.

[@christinamaste666]

wow this is so powerful, i have a super loud inner judge part too and scary is an understatement sometimes wow thanks for these reflections and baring your soul, Eric (not sure if you read these hah and i totally empathize i want to plan a trip to motherland soon but ya there's definately resistance in the way) lots of love,❤

[@melissajolie7860]

Wow! Masterful presence. Brilliant questions. I hope I can achieve this level in my coaching career.

[@inviteCHANGE]

Thank you for your comment! We're thrilled to hear that you found the coaching video to be masterful and inspiring. We believe that coaching is a skill that can be developed with practice and dedication, and we're confident that you can achieve this level of mastery in your coaching career. By asking thoughtful questions and cultivating a strong presence, you can create a safe and supportive space for your clients to explore their goals and challenges. We wish you all the best in your coaching journey and hope that our content continues to be a valuable resource for you. Thanks again for watching!

[@lenaz5226]

Thank you Carl and thank you Eric for being so open and allowing the sharing of this session .

[@inviteCHANGE]

Thank you for watching and for your comment! Keep loving your life's work!

[@Kitoulini]

I appreciate the energy and the trust the coach has created, cause it helps the coachee open up. I wish it didn't feel like a black and white thinking which the coachee realizes around the end of the session

[@liberating_talks]

❤ thanks for sharing

[@inviteCHANGE]

Thank you for watching and commenting! What was your favorite part of the video?

[@lathakamath1565]

Excellent session. Loved the flow and coaching presence. Thanks so much Carl, your coaching style is great. And really appreciate Eric sharing this personal experience. I did see a clear change of energy from confusion, conflict and sadness to lightness at the end of the session. However it got me wondering if further digging below the surface / peeling of the onion was needed in this case. There was a comment about playing it safe, and maybe digging further along those lines could've uncovered more?

[@inviteCHANGE]

Thank you for your comment and for sharing your observations on the coaching session. We appreciate your attention to detail and your willingness to explore the nuances of the coaching process. It's almost always possible to go deeper in coaching. While there may have been more to uncover, it's ultimately up to the client to decide how deep they want to go. As coaches, our role is to support our clients in their journey, and to help them achieve their goals in a way that feels authentic and aligned with their values. You may enjoy our videos that show an example of Mentor Coaches reviewing a session!

[@Jeep2004]

Oh wow, two of my sons go to George Mason! And we live about 15 minutes down the road

[@inviteCHANGE]

Thanks for watching and sharing! Keep loving your life's work.

[@aimutu]

Shout out from Thailand

[@inviteCHANGE]

Wahoo, thanks for the shout out! Greetings from Washington State, USA. We love being part of this global coaching community! What was your favorite part of the video?

[@the-secretartist]

i would have asked Eric what would have happened if he really had the extra money to the trip, cause if feels that there is a scarcity based mentality behind the money holding him back to taking that trip. Probably, just probably is the stone in his shoe was "its too expensive, i dont wnat to spend that money right now, i ll do it in the future when my finances are stronger". End of the story. Most of people cant face those simple facts nowadays and make deeper excuses to justifify their thoughts or actions.

[@JenKumar]

Good point. There did sound to be something about the money when it was initially broached, and cost was broached again later in the discussion as well.

[@manm323]

Thought Eric was very real and loved his F bombing which is real and rambling ..... sometimes the mmmmmmm ahhh from the coach come across as slightly patronising and not authentic ...

[@inviteCHANGE]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the video and Carl's coaching style. We appreciate your honesty and feedback. It's important for coaches to connect with their clients in an authentic and genuine way, which can sometimes include using language or mannerisms that are true to their personality. We understand that not all coaching styles will resonate with everyone, and we encourage our viewers to explore different coaches and coaching styles that make sense for them. Thank you again for your comment and for being a part of our coaching community.