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What's your favorite coaching tactic?

KyleJepson
HubSpot Employee
HubSpot Employee

Coaching is vital to the success of individual reps and the team as a whole, but it can be hard to know how best to use that time. Have a coaching technique that worked well? Share it in the comments below!

 

*To learn more about this, check out the Sales Coaching Training for Managers lesson via HubSpot Academy. 

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FOlukanni-Jol
Member

I utilise different coaching styles with my reps. These include: field work examples, one-on-one and open-ended questions. The situation determines which one the suitability.

CathaTy1993
Member

I like the coaching style of helping my co reps on how to market the product and sell it properly so that we can work well with the company then finally, we can achieve success and growth for our sales career.

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FCordero5
Member

From my point of view, my favorite coaching tactic is using open-ended questions that encourage reflection and ownership. Instead of telling someone what to do, I guide them to think through their own challenges and come up with solutions that feel authentic to them. It builds confidence, sharpens their decision-making, and helps them grow faster. I’ve found that when people arrive at insights on their own, they’re more committed to taking action—and that’s where real progress happens.

RoRoo30
Member

Constructive criticism coupled with active listening is my favorite coaching strategy. It's one of the best ways to help someone get better, in my opinion, because it demonstrates sincere support and understanding. A coach can identify a person's strengths and areas for improvement by first paying close attention.

 

JB197
Participant

I like one on one because it helps to understand better and focus better 

 

R_LaVand
Member

Doing it by Example... 

Honestly, if I can't close in front of a trainee, I should not, be coaching.

 

 

BSpencer3
Member

I like to have impromptu coaching sessions. Pull asides for a 5 mins throughout a week are very helpful. You can catch a lot of issues or questions real time. 

PRMN
Member

For an Individual Sales Rep I conduct a one to one meeting to identify the shortfalls and then develop a training program that addresses the shortfalls and improves the rep.s performance, I drive the rep to collaborate with another team member for field visits and chalk out his/her own sales strategy but within the framework        

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achapin1
Member

One coaching method I believe that goes along way  is one-on-one meetings. This is an encouraging way that helps individuals so that they can develop.

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AChapin5
Member

One coaching method I believe that goes along way  is one-on-one meetings. This is an encouraging way that helps individuals to be more open about areas they need to develop, allowing me to provide targeted assistance and support.

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MMGK
Participant

One coaching method I believe is highly effective is one-on-one meetings. This approach encourages individuals to be more open about areas they need to develop, allowing me to provide targeted assistance and support.

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RAttia
Participant

هي الاجتماعات الفردية. يشجع هذا النهج الأفراد على أن يكونوا أكثر انفتاحًا بشأن المجالات التي يحتاجون إلى تطويرها، مما يسمح لي بتقديم المساعدة والدعم المستهدفين.

mbiswal4
Member

One coaching method I believe is highly effective is one-on-one meetings. This approach encourages individuals to be more open about areas they need to develop, allowing me to provide targeted assistance and support.

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marcoorozco23
Member

i believe in leading by example; I believe the best coaching strategy or tactic is to show sales reps how to improve on diffrent things like scoping accounts and closing deals

HDearing
Member

For new reps I like to coach pre-call research and the prep they need before making sales calls. Its awesome watching them start to understand and identify good prospects based on the research. 

Atelskalit
Member

One coaching method I believe is highly effective is one-on-one meetings. This approach encourages individuals to be more open about areas they need to develop, allowing me to provide targeted assistance and support.

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Sudhindra
Participant

Helping sales reps identify whom to approach in an account, Establishing follow-up meachanisms, Enhancing negotiation abilities among others 

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ALunaBascal
Participant

For me, it´s about listening a great deal.  Showing the rep that I´m open and willing to help but, previously, giving the tools and resources so that he himself can asses his own process. 

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CPetersen8
Member

Personally, I like one-on-one meetings where I can listen to each sales representative, comprehend what's happening, and provide feedback while also utilizing our data measurement tools.

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CBlandini
Member

Understanding the feedback data and how we can use they internally.