2.2 Video
Outline with Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
Ali and Alaa set the stage for Core Competency 2 and discuss why it’s one of the most important shifts in modern coaching.
00:24 – What “Embodies a Coaching Mindset” Means
Overview of the competency and its definition: developing and maintaining a mindset that is open, curious, flexible, and client-centered.
01:16 – Being the Coach vs. Doing Coaching
Ali reflects on the difference between the act of coaching and the state of being a coach.
02:13 – Looking Inward: The Coach’s Inner Work
Alaa explains why this competency focuses on the coach’s preparation, self-awareness, and presence before every session.
04:08 – The Pre-Session Mindset
The importance of creating the right internal space—mentally and emotionally—before meeting a client.
06:22 – Coach-Centric vs. Client-Centric Mindset
A discussion on how the coach’s well-being and readiness directly impact client success.
10:04 – The “Hot Take”: Gender, Coaching, and Self-Work
An honest reflection on why inner work might come more naturally to some, and how awareness bridges the gap.
13:15 – Humor and Real-Life Analogies
Ali’s “three H’s” framework (Hear, Help, Hug) and reflections on how men and women process and communicate differently.
16:24 – Coaching as a Lifelong Journey
Continuous development, humility, and why mastery in coaching is an ongoing process, not a destination.
19:42 – Integrating Coaching into Daily Life
How embodying a coaching mindset influences family, parenting, and everyday communication.
20:04 – The Eight Behaviors: A Deep Dive
Each behavior explored with personal insights, examples, and practical applications:
- Clients Are Responsible for Their Own Choices (20:04)
- Ongoing Learning and Development (28:14)
- Reflective Practice (35:35)
- Cultural and Contextual Awareness (46:47)
- Using Intuition and Self-Awareness (01:01:01)
- Regulating Emotions (01:10:41)
- Preparing Mentally and Emotionally for Sessions (01:17:45)
- Seeking Support When Needed (01:23:42)
01:30:20 – Closing Reflections
A powerful reminder that coaches are human too. Growth, reflection, and support are not optional—they are essential.