Coaching

Coaching has become more than a sports term in the past few years. Many business executives, lawyers, and even housewives now have personal coaches. Coaches support their clients in achieving goals. Many of the skills of coaching are also applicable to law practice. Below are some communication tips from the coaching profession that apply to law:

Listening skills:

By Judge Michael A. Town

As a trial judge since 1979, I have presided over many cases involving adults and youths who made serious mistakes, were charged with criminal offenses, and needed to improve their lives. At key moments in these cases, including detention, sentencing, and review hearings, the judge must listen carefully to testimony about—and try to understand—the choices a defendant has made.

Part 1: From Gunslinger to Conflict Manager to Transformational Lawyer, Making a Difference in Other People's Lives

Part 2: Living a balanced life - wholeness includes emotion