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Four Levels of Coachability
Written by: Ruben GuzmanArticle Overview: Have you noticed that there is not a single top-level professional athlete that does not have a coach? It's obvious, isn't it? In order to become a champion - to excel - it is necessary to be coachable. But, did you know that there are four distinct levels of coachability? If you are a leader, you will want to know this.
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Four Levels of Coachability
Four Levels of Coachability
By Ruben J Guzman, MPH
In having trained and
developed champions in swimming, water polo, fitness and business over the last
30+ years, I have noticed that there are four distinct levels of coachability.
No one is born being coachable – it is a learned process. And, it requires a
partnership with a committed coach. Here are the four levels:
- Not
coachable. These people
listen to one voice and one voice only…their own little voice. They are
simply not open or receptive to coaching from someone else. They already
know everything they need to know. And, you know who these people are.
- Selectively
coachable. These people do
what the coach asks them to do…when they agree with it! The rest of the
time they’re listening to their own little voice.
- Reluctantly
coachable. This is fairly
rare. These people do everything the coach asks them to do, whether they
agree with it or not. However, their little voice is often the voice of
doubt – “I don’t know if I can do this,” “I don’t know if this will work,”
“I don’t know if he knows what he’s talking about,” “I’ll try this for a
couple of weeks and see how things go.”
- Completely coachable. This is extremely rare. These people do everything the coach asks them to do, and surrender their little voice. They give up “knowing” and realize that their coach has their best interest at heart. They completely trust their coach, and empower their coach to win. When the coach wins, they win, too! This is the domain of champions, where people view themselves as extraordinary!
Leaders need to understand that most people, most of the time, are not coachable or selectively coachable at best. This is because they mostly listen to their own little voice most of the time. So, this is what you’re up against, and there’s nothing wrong – it’s just human nature. It will, however, require strong and effective leadership to guide people to becoming completely coachable. You, as the leader, will need to be more committed to those you lead than they are to themselves. You will need to choose to be extraordinary for yourself in order to lead people in becoming extraordinary. Remember, your people are merely a reflection of your leadership.
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About the Author: Ruben Guzman RSS for Ruben's articles - Visit Ruben's website  Ruben J. Guzman, M.P.H. coaches leaders and their organizations in leadership effectiveness and maximizing their energy, productivity and profitability. Working with Coach Ruben in his programs, leaders gain new effectiveness in communication and leadership capacity, and employees gain access to life-changing behaviors, increased energy, and improved physical, emotional and mental capacity to work. Organizations gain a workforce that is fully engaged, aligned with fulfilling their mission and vision. Coach Ruben is an award-winning speaker, trainer, transformational business coach and consultant. He has an extensive education and diverse background in business, leadership, sports and health. Having personally lost over 50 pounds of fat in 1995, he completely transformed his own health and fitness and has been fit ever since! Coach Ruben is committed to empowering business leaders in being healthy and balanced, as well as powerful in their leadership and communication. He is also committed to empowering entire organizations in being healthy, balanced and productive as a foundation for increased profitability. Click here to visit Ruben's website   Eight Steps to Creating a Powerful Request Five steps to making a Powerful Apology Creating Breakthroughs in Business Metamorphosis The Five Powerful Practices |
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