In this video, MAJ David Stephens speaks with Mrs Pamela Stone, who shares her top coaching strategies, focusing on preparation, reflective listening, and the importance of being fully present. Stone recommends reviewing coaching resources beforehand, practising reflective listening to confirm understanding, and allowing sessions to unfold naturally. She defines success as moments when coachees connect with insights that resonate deeply and highlight the value of a distraction-free environment for truly effective listening.
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David Stephens
Coaching and Mentoring Program Coordinator
Major
Major David Stephens is the Coaching and Mentoring Program Coordinator as part of the Character, Leadership and Ethics Team at ADFA. After 14 years full-time service, David now runs his own company focused on developing individual and organisational emotional intelligence, including through coaching and mentoring. As a reservist, David uses these skills at ADFA to manage the Staff Mentoring and Trainee Officer Leadership Coaching programs.
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