CoachApply Master for Jacksonville Public Library

Professional Communication

Suggested Strategy: Whether this person has just started in the

professional world, or has been in it for some time, there is not a

standardized and taught definition for the word professionalism in

communication. Set a definition for the professionalism that you are

looking for from this person, so that both parties are on the same page

regarding what is expected.

Suggested Questions:

→ Define & Coach: When I present you with the word

professionalism regarding in-person interactions, phone calls, emails, etc. what definitioncomes to mind? → Self-Actualized Question: What actions will you take to exhibit the definition of professionalism we just discussed?

Suggested Activities:

→ Whiteboard Coaching: On the left side of a whiteboard,

write down how this person would currently describe the level

of professionalism in their communication. On the right side of the

board, write down how thisperson would ideally like the level of

professionalism in their communication to be described by others.

Then, erase the left side of the board and write down the actions that

this person is willing to take to reach the description on the right side of

the board.

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