Pen vs. Presence: The Great “Notes” Debate

In this solo episode of The STaR Coach Show, executive coach and host Meg Rentschler dives into one of the most debated coaching questions: Should coaches take notes during sessions? Exploring the spectrum between strategic note-taking and minimalist presence, Meg shares coaching tools and techniques to help you decide what works best for your coaching practice. You’ll learn how note-taking can impact the client relationship, what coaching ethics say about documenting sessions, and how presence in coaching often holds more value than a perfect record.

From coaching best practices to ethical considerations, discover how to align your note-taking style with your values, your coaching business model, and most importantly, your clients’ needs. Whether you're a leadership coach, business coach, or building your own coaching business, this episode offers practical coaching tips, resources, and strategies to help you grow. Tune in for insight, clarity, and actionable coaching techniques that support both you and your clients.

Key takeaways include:
• When to use strategic notes to enhance coaching sessions
• How minimal notes may deepen connection and improve presence
• Best practices for maintaining coaching ethics and confidentiality
• How technology in coaching can support secure, effective note-taking
• Why being fully present is a non-negotiable in great coaching

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Note-Taking
03:29 The Debate: To Take Notes or Not
09:13 Strategic Note-Taking: Benefits and Perspectives
14:57 Minimal Note-Taking: The Case for Less
20:31 Ethics and Best Practices in Note-Taking
26:05 Creative Approaches to Note-Taking
33:01 Leveraging Technology for Effective Note-Taking
37:39 Conclusion: Finding Your Balance in Coaching