Standing Up for Yourself
Suggested Strategy: Use a Define & Coach strategy so the individual you are coaching truly understands what it looks like to stand up for themselves.
Suggested Questions:
Î Define & Coach: When talking about standing up for yourself, what do you think that specifically looks like within the workplace? What definition would you assign to that idea? Î Risk Question: What risks do you think you might face if you do not stand up for yourself, based on that definition? Î Success Imperative: What actions do you think we could take together to help you become more confident in standing up for yourself and utilizing that definition in your daily interactions?
Suggested Activities:
Î Role Play: Practice! Have the individual play both sides of the interaction in practice situations that they may actually struggle with in the office. What did they feel they did well and where can they improve? Î GOAL-Based Coaching: What does the individual aspire to become Great at in their career? What Opportunities might be afforded to the individual by becoming great? What Actions must they take related to standing up for themselves to bring those opportunities within reach? What will the individual Love about reaching their goals?
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