You have certainly heard the oft-repeated advice that everyone needs to know what their strengths and weaknesses are and to work with them. But why?
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Why Little Habit Tweaks Can Change Your Life and How to Choose Your New Habits
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3 Things That Stand in the Way of Coaching
People may agree in theory that coaching is great but run into practical problems along the way. Three of these problems involve perceived value, resistance to feedback, and failure to follow through. Be aware of these typical hurdles and be ready to overcome them when you decide to invest in coaching.
Getting excited about coaching is the first step to finding a great coach and shortening your learning curve, but some hurdles often stand in the way of getting coaching. Hurdles like:
- Not perceiving value
- Resisting coaching
- Not following through
These three mindset hurdles make it hard to get great coaching even if you know deep down you will benefit. Let’s take a look at them and how to overcome them.
Does coaching have value? You may easily agree that the concept of coaching has value, but you may resist paying for it. Many people don’t want to invest more than the minimum amount of time, energy, and money into coaching. This translates to their perception of the value the coaching brings. People who don’t want to invest in their coaching don’t generally see results. Likewise, people who expect gold star services for free or low rates tend to get less out of coaching.
If you are new to coaching, start small with a low investment of time, energy and money, but be prepared to increase each of these over time. There is only so much time, energy, and resources a coach will give you without you making a bigger investment yourself.
What you resist, persists. People who fail to benefit from coaching tend to resist it. They aren’t open-minded to hearing critical feedback or have mindset issues that keep them from getting past the resistance to taking action. The resistance causes a lack of results. And. if you’re not careful, you can end up blaming the coaching for your lack of payoff when it’s actually your fault.
Go into engagement with the intent to get the most out of coaching so you can see the results you want. If you take the time to hire a coach, you’ve got to be willing to do the work. Sometimes it’s encouragement to take a risk; sometimes, it’s answering difficult questions to help you reflect on your actions. Be willing and ready to be open-minded when working with your coach.
If you aren’t taking action, you won’t get any traction. Coaching is creating a game plan. Your coach can help you lay out a plan, but you’ve got to run with the ball. A lot of coaching relationships fail because people don’t follow through. You’ve got to be prepared to take action and follow through on the commitments you make to yourself at the end of each coaching session.
If you feel resistance when it comes to taking action, ask your coach for help. Avoiding them or stopping coaching short because you aren’t following through is a waste. Be ready, willing, and able to take action and follow through on what the coach suggests.
Everyone benefits from coaching. There’s no need to learn the hard way and take longer when there are qualified people ready, willing, and able to coach you. The key is finding a great coach and getting past the resistance to action.
Put Me in Coach – Everyone Needs Coaching
Put Me in Coach- Everyone Needs Coaching
Most people think of coaches as it relates to sports. Nowadays, there are coaches for almost anything under the sun. Coaches can be certified in their field, designated by their industry, or experienced in such a way that they are a natural fit for mentoring or teaching.
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.”
All lifelong learners use coaches. Anyone trying to master something in their lives can benefit from some coaching. The question usually lies with how coachable people are. Knowing you need coaching and being open to receiving it are two entirely different things. Being coachable is a wonderful trait and will help you master whatever you are trying to learn and make the learning curve easier.
A wide range of types of coaching can help anybody and everybody master their lives. Here are some of the typical subjects people seek coaching for:
Career Coaching
Are you unsatisfied with your current job? Have you been applying for jobs and interviewing, but yet to land the job? Are you wondering if you are on the right career path? Have you ever thought about changing careers? Are you yet to get over your former job?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then chances are you need career coaching. Career coaches can’t promise to help you land your dream job or achieve a certain salary. This is because you hold the key to your success. A coach is there to guide you. You have to pull your weight.
Leadership Coaching
Leadership is an important and tricky business. It helps to have someone to mentor or coach you when you become a leader. Having someone with plenty of experience can help you make fewer mistakes and be a more effective leader.
Health Coaching
From diet to exercise, people love health coaching. Health coaching makes up a significant portion of the types of coaches in the market. In addition to diet and exercise, health coaches specialize in all mental and physical health aspects. There is likely a coach out there for any health-related issue you may have.
Business coaching
Business coaching is very common. From individual to group coaching, there is something for everyone. Depending on your needs and budget, all levels of coaching are out there. Business coaches may specialize in marketing, copywriting, or building your business from the ground up.
Life Coaching
This may sound like a catch-all for coaching because it encompasses a wide variety of topics. From parenting, to dating, to overcoming overwhelm, there are all sorts of life coaching options. Being able to connect with someone who can coach you through tough spots can make all the difference. Having a coach is a great thing. Relying on someone with expertise who can help you avoid the pitfalls of figuring things out on your own is awesome.
Finding the right coach and being coachable is all that stands in the way of getting the coaching you need to be the best at whatever you’re trying to master.