In this article, I'm going to introduce you to the concept that maybe you are scared silly of coaching, tell you my definition of what coaching is and when it can be used, why you may be scared silly, and what do do about it.
What a strange thought -you're probably thinking that you are not afraid of anything. Or are you? Maybe you are, but you're so busy with life that you don't take time to think about you. Notice I said you don't "take" the time instead of you don't "have" the time. We all have 24 hours a day - that's the only thing we're equal in. It's just your decision how you choose to spend those 24 hours.
Many people have their own definitions of coaching. In my opinion and for these purposes, coaching is when someone needs just a little more help in their life or their business to live or work more effectively. It is either a way to talk to someone and have them give you professional advice or use someone as a sound board to bounce ideas off and have them ask questions until you figure out your own answer.
Coaching can be used personally, if you need help with: weight loss, disturbing thoughts, relationships, grief, or other personal problems. Coaching can be used professionally if you need help with: employees that aren't effective, not being an effective boss, communication, teambuilding/building morale at work, being more financially profitable and other work issues.
You may be scared silly about either type of coaching because looking inside ourselves is not socially acceptable. People don't generally look inside themselves often to find problems. If you do notice problems in your life, you usually don't work on them. It takes a lot of work sometimes to improve yourself and your life.
You also may be scared silly because you don't know what to expect. Fear of the unknown keeps death at the top of the fears list. Maybe you don't know how to solve your own problem and you also don't know how someone else could possibly know how to solve your problems better than you do.
The price, or anticipated cost, can be a limiting factor for seeking coaching. Coaches sometimes charge upwards of one million dollars for an hour of their time. Yet, many coaches offer their initial consultation for free, so that may not work as an excuse.
Whatever the reason for not seeking coaching, here's what you can do about it. Why not try it to see how your life or business can benefit. Coaching is a growing industry and expected to grow even more as the years go by. More and more companies are finding coaching essential for their businesses. Also, many individuals are learning what they want and how they can get it through coaching.
Coaching may scare you silly because of society's unwillingness to look inside, not knowing what to expect, or the cost. Whatever the excuse, many coaches offer free initial coaching sessions. There is someone who can help you or your business.
Feel free to reach out for a little help. You'll be glad you did.
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