Are You a Sales Coaching Pro?

What is the ultimate goal of a sales coaching session?

What does ownership lead to in sales reps?

How can decision-making and self-investment increase ownership in sales reps?

What negative behavior can increased ownership lead to in sales reps?

What are the three parts of the coaching session framework?

What is the purpose of the introduction phase in a coaching session?

What is the focus of the explore phase in a coaching session?

What is the purpose of the path phase in a coaching session?

What is the benefit of asking the sales rep what they did well in the call?

What should coaching focus on in terms of the sales rep's development?

What should the coach aim for in terms of talking and listening during a coaching session?

What should the coach do to show up fully present during a coaching session?

The goal of a sales coaching session is to develop a sense of ownership in the sales rep.
Ownership leads to higher self-motivation and attachment to outcomes.
Decision-making and self-investment raise the sense of ownership.
Increased ownership can lead to failure to delegate and territorial behavior.
The coaching session framework has three parts: introduction, explore, and path.
The introduction sets expectations and clarifies the rep's goals for the session.
The explore phase focuses on strengths and areas to improve in the sales call.
The path phase looks forward and gains commitment on the change the rep is looking to make.
Asking the rep what they did well in the call builds confidence.
Coaching should focus on developing the person's ability, not just the deal.

Coaching sessions should start with recognizing what the sales rep did well.
Reps should be guided to identify the area they need to work on that will be most impactful on their performance.
Questions should be used to guide the rep's decision-making process.
The final section of the coaching session should focus on how reps can work on their game-changing area.
Asking questions encourages an open mind and allows the rep to share their thoughts.
The coach should help the rep identify if their plan is achievable and how they can make sure it happens.
The coach should ask how they can help the rep be accountable.
The goal of coaching is to help the rep take ownership of their development.
The coach should listen more than they talk and aim for a 80:20 split.
The coach should show up fully present with 100% energy and zero distractions.

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