Prior to the coaching discussion, determine your purpose and create the environment.

Not all coaching sessions have the same purpose. The more focused you can be, the better for all involved.

Then create the perfect environment. Around food always works for me!

For more on coaching, check out my eWorkbooks on Coaching: A Beginning or Coaching: Now Do It at http://www.training-modules.com/workbooks.asp and http://www.training-modules.com/human_resources.asp.