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THE COACHING CRAFT BLOG
The Coaching Craft explores coaching, teaching, leadership and learning through research, theory and practice. Each article connects key ideas to The Coaching Mindset Methodology and the NACA Framework.
How Reflective Practice Turns Coaching and Leadership Experience into Expertise
The Coaching Craft Essay Series Experience is often treated as proof of development. In coaching, teaching, leadership and mentoring, people regularly describe themselves through the number of years they have worked, the number of sessions they have delivered, the number of learners they have taught, the number of teams they have coached or the number of challenges they have faced. Experience matters. It provides the raw material of professional growth. However, experience by
TheCoachingMindsetOrg
Jul 1513 min read
Why Experience Alone Does Not Create Expertise: The Role of Reflective Practice in Coaching, Teaching and Leadership
Experience is often treated as proof of expertise. In coaching, teaching and leadership, we regularly hear people described as experienced because they have spent years in a role, delivered hundreds of sessions, taught many groups or led different teams. But experience on its own does not guarantee development. A coach can repeat the same session patterns for years. A teacher can continue using the same approaches without questioning whether learners are truly understanding.
TheCoachingMindsetOrg
Jun 256 min read
The Power of Small Technical Instructions in Coaching
Understanding the Importance of Small Instructions Coaches often underestimate the influence of concise technical input. In reality, small instructions are effective because they refine specific aspects of performance without distracting the athlete from the task. These cues minimize unnecessary cognitive effort, sharpen attention, and optimize the conditions for learning. Refining Movement at the Micro-Level Motor learning research highlights that athletes form stable moveme
TheCoachingMindsetOrg
Dec 3, 20256 min read
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