You Don't Need Another Coach--You Need a Leader
Michele Price
Leadership & Workplace Strategist | Advising Executives on Emotional Cadence & Sustainable People Strategies | “Emotions are data for better decisions”
The personal development industry has convinced too many people that?being coached is the same as being led.?That confidence, charisma, and a neatly packaged framework are substitutes for?real expertise.
But?coaching isn’t leadership.?
And not everyone who calls themselves a “coach” is qualified to guide you.
Before you invest your time, money, and trust—ask better questions.?
Because the difference between a coach and a true leadership advisor could change everything.
One teaches in absolutes, claiming to have “the answer.” The other navigates complexity, helping you uncover the right answer for you.
One thrives on hierarchy—keeping people dependent on their authority. The other empowers people to think critically, act independently, and lead from their own strength.
Ask Better Questions Before You Invest in Leadership Development
If you’re seeking guidance, be discerning.?Not everyone who calls themselves a coach is truly equipped to lead.
?Do they have deep experience, or just great marketing?
?Are they offering wisdom, or just repeating industry jargon?
?Are they guiding, or are they controlling?
?Are they helping you grow, or making you feel small?
The Difference Between a Coach and a Leadership Advisor
?A Coach?helps you improve in a particular area. They may have a framework, system, or method—but it’s often?rigidly applied?to everyone.
?A Leadership Advisor and Strategist?has?decades of experience,?not just in personal growth but in business, leadership, and communication. They don’t give you?prepackaged?answers—they help you?develop your own.
?A Coach gives you a roadmap. A Leadership Strategist teaches you how to navigate any terrain.
?A Coach tells you what worked for them. A Leadership Strategist helps you uncover what works for you.
?A Coach may focus on motivation and mindset. A Leadership Strategist helps you build decision-making skills, communication tools, and emotional cadence—things that actually create long-term success.
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Who Are You Really Learning From?
The coaching industry is due for a reckoning. Too many people are?buying into personality over expertise,?and then wondering why they feel misled.
So ask yourself: ?
Am I being guided toward my own wisdom, or just conditioned to follow? ?
Am I learning leadership, or am I just consuming feel-good motivation? ?
Am I working with someone who has actually built something?
Because leadership isn’t a trend. It’s a responsibility.?And you deserve to learn from someone who understands that.
If you’re ready for leadership?that isn’t about hype, but about real transformation,?I invite you to think deeper.
Because leadership is?not about playing the game.?
It’s about?understanding the whole damn system.
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Leadership & Workplace Strategist | Advising Executives on Emotional Cadence & Sustainable People Strategies | “Emotions are data for better decisions”
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2 周A coach helps you sharpen specific skills, but an advisor guides you through complex decisions. Knowing which one you need can make all the difference in your growth.
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2 周Michele, I agree with much of what you say here, and... I call myself a coach, and I do not "teach in absolutes, claiming to have the answer." And I don't thrive in hierarchy. Asking better questions is always a good idea. Including, "What do you mean by coaching?" "What do you mean by leadership?"