What makes a great peer coach?

What do you believe to be the qualities of a great peer coach? Love to hear your views?

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Permalink Reply by Helen Otway on July 11, 2008 at 11:12pm

Good point Kelly. I think you can see straight through people when they are not being honest, particularly in a coaching role. Good help and support comes with honest feedback.

Permalink Reply by Jane Aguilar on April 6, 2011 at 7:53am

I think a great peer coach is one in who has expertise in their field but doesn't just "top down" deliver it to another. You can "nudge" someone to the conclusion by asking leading questions and reflecting statements back to the person so they can thoughtfully put together a conclusion and plan of action.