Laser-Focused Coaching
Presented by Hélène Thériault
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In fast-paced healthcare settings, providers often need to make a meaningful impact within a limited time. Laser-Focused Coaching is course 8 of 8 in the Dive Into a Coach Approach® 1.0 | Core Fundamentals course series. This course offers a structured, efficient approach to client-centered conversations that fit into a typical 10-to-15-minute window. Building on the Dive Into a Coach Approach® Framework, this course introduces the concept of Laser-Focused Coaching—an intentional, timebound conversation model that helps clients gain clarity, uncover motivation, and identify actionable next steps. Clinicians will observe coaching demonstrations, learn how to set focused session goals using the Set a Contract technique, and practice integrating all four steps of the coaching framework in a concise format. Designed for athletic trainers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists, this course supports effective coaching implementation in outpatient, inpatient, school-based, and telehealth environments.
Learning Objectives
- Define key features of Laser-Focused Coaching
- Recognize coaching techniques applied during a Laser-Focused Coaching session
- Select the DICA techniques applied during a Laser-Focused Coaching session
- Build an action plan to incorporate Laser-Focused Coaching into your practice
- Build a plan to apply Laser-Focused Coaching techniques in a real client interaction
- Evaluate your own coaching effectiveness using the DICA Framework
Meet your instructor
Hélène Thériault
Hélène brings more than two decades of experience in the medical field to her role as a master certified coach (MCC). Witnessing the toll of burnout firsthand, she discovered the power of the Coach Approach in her practice, benefiting both her patients’ recovery and her own well-being. Drawing on her expertise in…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Laser-Focused Coaching: Targeted and Efficient Dialogues Part 1
This chapter introduces the key features of Laser-Focused Coaching, emphasizing how to deliver structured, impactful sessions in just 10–15 minutes. Learners will observe a real coaching interaction and identify how techniques like setting a contract and using focused questioning can support clarity and client ownership.
2. Laser-Focused Coaching: Targeted and Efficient Dialogues Part 2
Building on part 1, this chapter offers a deeper reflection and analysis of the coaching demonstration. Clinicians are invited to evaluate the coach’s use of the Dive Into a Coach Approach® Framework, reflect on personal takeaways, and explore how to refine their own technique for greater efficiency and impact.
3. Practicing Laser-Focused Coaching in Your Healthcare Setting
In the final chapter, learners translate theory into action by creating a plan to apply Laser-Focused Coaching in their own practice. Through guided planning, they select a suitable client, practice setting a contract, apply coaching tools, and debrief their experience to enhance future sessions.
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Listening and Mindset: Applying the Foundations
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Diving Deeper: Understanding the Client’s Perspective
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Exploration in Action: Guiding Clients Toward Solutions
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Summing Up and Taking Action
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Bringing It All Together: Coaching Framework and Application
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