Do I Need a Coach?

YES!

It really is as simple as that. Everyone can get better and its a challenge to do it on your own. Take a look at any professional sports team. These teams are filled with athletes who have played their sport since they were about 5 years old and have worked at improving their game almost every day since. They all have coaches. Why?

Consider these reasons:

1. To get better - a coach's job is to help the people he or she coaches to get better. At fundamental skills, strategy, mindset, motivation
2. Identify blind spots - after we have been doing something for a lifetime (or a few months) we start to think we know it all and have no weaknesses. A coach can look at you objectively and help you identify your blind spots. Once you can see them you can work on them.
3. The truth - to get better you need to hear the truth. Where are you and where do you need to get to in order to reach your goals and full potential? Not a sugarcoated direction from someone who doesn't want to hurt your feelings but the raw truth that will guide you to your destination quickly.
4. Strategy and Planning - once you and your coach have identified your areas for growth your coach can create a personalized strategy and plan that will provide you with a road map to get you where you want to go.
5. A process & system - when trying to grow and develop we often head down a path, stop and try something else before we make any real headway. A couch can keep you on track by providing a process & system for success.
6. A safe environment to test & practice - a coach can give you a format to try new things, test and practice tough situations and problems before you implement them in real life.
7. Accountability - if you say you want to reach your full potential you need someone to hold you to your word and keep you on the path. A coach holds you accountable to your promises you make to yourself and to your team. A coach will move you to Action and Results
   

You need this! Even if it isn't a formal coaching partner find someone who can deliver the above to you in a consistent and clear manner. You won't be sorry!

TAKE ACTION NOW!

1. Take 15 minutes now and list the areas where you want to get better in your personal and professional leadership life. Consider these areas as a start: Strategy & Planning, Communication, Judgment, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Action & Results.
2. In what areas are you the most strong? Where are you the weakest?
3. Imagine yourself after you have grown in your weakest areas? What would you professional and personal life look like after you have taken action to improve?
4. Now, see yourself working on your growth with a trusted resource who could provide perspective and help you find your blind spots in these areas. Someone who was invested in your personal growth without bias. Some one who could push you beyond your current limits.
5. Need a coach, some feedback or just want to share? Contact us! See top right hand side of page for contact information.