What is the Value of a Coach?
Shawna Lettroy
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I get asked this question a lot, in one form or another.?
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In short, a coach helps you progress towards what you want to achieve.? We all understand the value of a coach in sports, career, physical fitness, etc.? Take a basketball player, for example.?? A coach helps them to be intentional about how to play the game and execute strategically.? Afterwards, a coach offers guidance as they take a step back, examine how the game was played, evaluate and adjust...all to become a better player.?
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So...why wouldn't we want to do this in life??
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In life, coaching is also valuable.? It allows you to take a step back and reflect upon what is happening in your own life.? It is being intentional about your thoughts, being strategic with your actions, executing, evaluating and adjusting to live your life to the fullest.?
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What is the value of a coach??
Here are my top 5 reasons why a Coach is important in life:
1. Shows you how to have agency over your life.
A coach guides you to focus on the things you can control.? Often, we are preoccupied by situations that we can't do anything about.? This leaves us with a feeling of powerlessness.? In fact, there are so many aspects of your life you do have control over.? A coach helps you stay in this arena and shows you your power.
2. Acts as your accountability partner
A coach helps you stay on track towards the achievement of your goals.?? You have your very own cheerleader in a coach who is rooting for you and providing you encouragement along the way.? Think of yourself as a runner in a marathon, moving past all the spectators along the route; applauding your efforts, cheering you on, offering you support...all as you make your way towards the finish line.
3. Inspires you to experience life to the fullest
A coach helps you manage your emotions and live life more consciously.? You learn to see the lessons in negative emotions.? You gain a greater appreciation for what life "is" rather than what life "should be."? This reduces stress and offers a greater sense of peace.?
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4. Helps you stretch your mind to possibility rather than limit your mind to constraint
A coach will help you challenge beliefs that are not serving you and open up your mind to new perspectives.? You learn to think in possibilities rather than impossibility which allows you to uncover a world that was unimaginable before.
5. Creates an environment that is FUN!
A coach holds a safe space for an enjoyable experience.? After all, what is life if we don't have fun!? When you feel safe, you can just be yourself, to share, not only your challenges, but, to celebrate your successes as well.? This makes the journey all the more worthwhile.
If you've ever wondered what coaching can do for you, it's worth giving it a try.? Do your research.? Determine if you resonate with the coach's experience, views, perspectives, etc.?? The more you feel comfortable with a coach, the better the environment for deep awareness and progress.?
Remember, many insights are not just realized in the individual coaching sessions but as you go through your every day life applying the lessons learned. Once you experience the learning through coaching, it can't be undone.? It's an investment that keeps on giving for years to come.?
Experience the value of coaching for yourself.?
Invest in yourself.? It's an investment you won't regret.
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About me
My name is Shawna Lettroy.? I am a Stress and Burnout Prevention Coach.? I help ambitious women managers overcome daily work/life challenges and redefine success on their own terms.
If you found this article helpful and you want to take this work to a deeper level, CONTACT ME today for your complimentary Discovery Call.?
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1 年Good Morning Shawna coaching can help in many ways thaving a coach we can benefit from with guidance is important appreciate thank you
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1 年Coaching is definitely something that needs to be experienced to truly understand the impact this has on your life and career. Reasons number 2 and 4 are transformative for people! Great article Shawna!
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1 年Having a coach is essential to your well being and career.
Empowering ambitious women to feel healthier & happier! Retired UCLA cheerleader cheering you on!
1 年Yes, the difference for those who are successful is that they see the Possibility ! This is a great awareness article. I had no clue about the Fun part! But it makes sense! What we need is within us... we just need to get it out and having someone to talk to vs. circling in our heads
?????? Stress Relief Coach ?????? Helping overwhelmed women reduce stress and reclaim their energy. ??
1 年Thanks so much Sarka Risch. The power of opening up your mind to possibility is a game-changer!