Jun
Achieving Results Through Coaching
One of my favorite occupations is life coaching. As a life coach, I love being the raving fan on the sidelines in my client’s game of life. I get to be their number one supporter, sometimes even before they believe they can achieve their goals.
Brainstorming with the client in defining their outcome, setting smart goals and creating an action plan is a sure way to get them excited, and also to hold them accountable to their commitments.
Coaching clients requires great listening skills. Sometimes what the client doesn’t say is even more important than what they are telling you. Clients sometimes get confused and think coaching is a problem solving center. They just want you to help them fix what is not working. This can produce attainable results but not sustainable results. If the client does not know the “why” behind his result they may fizzle out before the result is obtained. Finding the “why” will prevent the client from struggling and not reaching their goals.
The beauty of clients consistently achieving or exceeding their goals through coaching is that there is no need for advertising. I work only through referrals and take a limited number of clients so that I can continue to enjoy my chosen occupation.
I invite you to think about the following questions:
1. In what area of your life do you produce consistent outstanding results?
2. How do you utilize this in your personal or professional life?
3. How will you make this something you get to enjoy on a regular basis?
Until next time,
Brenda
