When I started hanging out with coaches, and being coached myself, it struck me that the human quality of the interaction - it's warmth and rapport - is so so important. For coaching to work we need a great chemistry between the coach and their client. But, then - when I trained as a coach, I was hit with this out-of-place word. A word that, to me, is quite cold - and actually a bit scary and off-putting. That daunting word is the word 'CONTRACTING'. Somehow, I want to come to terms with this troublesome term 'CONTRACT', so...
I called up my main man Tony Betts - because he's a top coach, and he has a lifetime of really varied international business experience - he's not only agreed a good few contracts in his time - as with everything Tony turns his hand and mind to - he thinks deeply about the nature and necessity of contracting.
I really hope you enjoy the chat.
All the best
Hugh
Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF
