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Who needs a coach?

Written by: Kool Results

Article Overview: The benefits of coaching… It’s very difficult to work or to live in isolation. When you run your own business it is not always obvious that you are doing a good job. You don’t have that constant feedback and contact from someone higher up the ‘chain of command’.

Who needs a coach?

You have to be struggling to have a coach. Not true – look at the phenomenally successful Roger Federer.

You have to be a loser to go to a coach. Not true – many successful business men and women use the services of a mentor.

The public and private sectors alike see the benefits of using the skills of a leadership coach. A government agency brought me on board to assist them in the personal development of their staff. They did not require the conventional group workshops but decided to use me for one-on-one sessions.

In an individual session, opportunities are created for the member of staff to be candid. They can overcome any barriers that might exist when communicating with other staff present. I can tailor my programme and responses more specifically.

We all learn in different ways. One-on-one provides the opportunity for the coach to maintain the staff member’s accountability, whilst giving them the tools to assist them in moving forward.

Sometimes, what impedes an employee from pushing themselves to the next level is a personal issue, rather than a competency based one. In this instance, I can focus on the make up of the individual, and suggest ways of improving self-confidence or dealing with emotional baggage. The employee ‘saves face’ and is able to move on.

Why would a successful entrepreneur give me a call? How can someone with energy, vision and drive use a coach?

One of the keys to being successful is knowing when to ask for help. These people are not afraid to seek support, or to enhance their learning in an area where they see a gap in their education. They recognise the importance of being accountable at all times.

It becomes a bit like car maintenance. If you do it on a regular basis, you don’t break down or get any nasty surprises when you do go in for a service. So too with coaching.

You check in with me on a regular basis. I challenge your thoughts and behaviour. We build up a rapport based on trust and confidence. Many of my clients say that they have a voice inside their head asking, “What would Julianne say now?” This keeps them focused and provides the incentive to move forward.

I don’t hold your hand, and prop you up. I empower you, and endorse your strengths. I keep you in tune with who you are, and where you are going.


“A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are.” Ara Parasheghian, Football Coach

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Re: Has a coach helped you? - [quote="OmnivoreInk":1rrrl97v]And is a coach different than a mentor? I don't really feel I need a coach... anything I need to know how to do I just find a book and read up on it. I would like to find someone to give me a quick and inexpensive lesson on content management systems (yes...I publish ezines without using a content management system!), but that's not the same thing, eh?[/quote:1rrrl97v] Great question about the difference between a coach and a mentor, and you'll probably hear many different opinions on this. For me this main difference is that a mentor has been there and done it and can tell/show you how to do it. A coach is trained and skilled in helping you to find the best way to achieve something perhaps through challenging your thoughts and beliefs, goal setting, accountability, brainstorming ideas, seeing and holding the bigger picture for you. As for learning more about content management systems, I'd say you need someone experienced with that specifically. Tell me more about what you want to learn and I'll see if I can point you in the right direction. Wendy
Rich Dad coaching - Hi, I've read reports like this before and I don't know whether they are true or not. What I do know though is about checking out any coaches before you hire them. These comments aren't a reflection of Rich Dad's coaching, just comments on being coached in general. Many companies that offer coaching are only offering you a way to learn their method of doing something. The coaches many not have any qualifications or skills in coaching they just know what they need to tell you to do. So, I suggest that you find out more about the actual coach you would be working with. What training do they have? How long have they been coaching? Often people get into a sales funnel and are offered expensive coaching as part of this, where they may be better to find a professional coach themselves who can offer excatly what you as an individual needs. Its also important to speak one on one with any coach that you may hire because there's need to be connection and someone you truly feel that you can work well with. Wendy
Has a coach helped you? - And is a coach different than a mentor? I don't really feel I need a coach... anything I need to know how to do I just find a book and read up on it. I would like to find someone to give me a quick and inexpensive lesson on content management systems (yes...I publish ezines without using a content management system!), but that's not the same thing, eh?
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