The Power of a Coach

Hello Powerful Ladies,

Many of you have asked me what it is that a business or executive coach actually does.  I recently read a great summary of what it means to be a coach and wanted to share this with all of you.

"... A coach is a person who is your friend someone who really cares about you.  A coach is committed to helping you be the best that you can be.  A coach will challenge you, not let you off the hook.  Coaches has knowledge and experience because they've been there before.   They aren't better than the people they are coaching.  In fact, the people they coach may have natural abilities superior to their own.   But because coaches have concentrated their power in a particular area, they can teach you one or two distinctions that can immediately transform your performance in a matter of moments.
    Sometimes coaches can teach you new information, new strategies and skills; they show you how to get measurable results.  Sometimes a coach doesn't even need to teach you something new, but they remind you of what you need at just the right moment. and they push you to do it.  ...[they] help to coach people on how to achieve what they really want more quickly and more easily.  And everyone needs a coach, whether its a top-level executive, a graduate student, a homemaker, or the president of the United States!" - Toni Robbins

I tell people to think of a business coach exactly as you would any other coach you have ever worked with, from your little league coach as a kid to your debate coach, drama coach, voice coach- and anything else you can think of.   A coach helps you master techniques, tips, and strategies to acquire or improve your skills.

If you are struggling with any aspect of business or personal life, seek someone who has mastered the technique and ask for assistance.   If you have a unique skill set that others seek, reach out and share the knowledge.  We can all benefit from a little coaching in our lives.

Until next time... Powerful Ladies Unite!