My 10 Aha Coaching Moments
I didn't think I wanted a coach. I didn't think I needed a coach. But some things just need a nudge that you can't give yourself.
We added coaching to our Honor Code offerings because smart, strategic, emotionally impactful storytelling (our sweet spot) takes a creative and open mind. Inspired leaders. And fully realized people — to understand a consumer, you have to be able to summon empathy!
And because we feel the need to be good partners, honestly.
Every day we talk to leaders who are distracted and overwhelmed. Under extreme pressure. Dealing with fast-changing, multi-generational teams. Thinking about changing jobs or careers, often with no plan in place. Stuck at a plateau.
It amazes us that leaders who deeply value action often take none when it comes to themselves! Talking to a coach, even just a first conversation, is action. It works. I thought I’d give a window into some of my own ahas in coaching over the years. They may be things you know. But delivered at just the right time, they can also be things you desperately needed to hear. I know they were for me.
Instead of putting “write another book” on the calendar every day and ignoring it, block one hour for “Rachel’s Creative Time.” You can do whatever you want during that time. You’ll end up writing your book.
Rachel, chase one rabbit and take it home. Chase 3 rabbits and go home empty handed.
This client is actually asking you to do what you do so well — only with your hands tied behind your back. You just can’t get it done without all the information.
Even if you heart’s in the right place, you can’t push your parents to do something they don’t want to do.
It’s natural to compartmentalize. We have to compartmentalize. A parent on vacation with his family. Do you want this parent thinking about clients all day? Or world peace?
It sounds like you want that completely off your plate and yet you can’t let it go. It won’t get done in the same way you’d do it. It will get done in a different way. You have to let it go.
Here’s what you should be focused on as a founder/CEO:
Here’s what you shouldn’t be focused on.
Can I give you some consultative advice? I think you should be done with this one. I think it’s just going to weigh you down. I think it means trying to do something impossible. What’s your reaction when I say that?
What is 50 trying to teach you?
To have a conversation about coaching, what it takes (we don’t rope you into anything - it’s easy enough to give it a try), who’s on our team, just shoot an email to Susanne@honorcodecreative.com.