Make the Most of Your Coaching Experience
Posted on November 12, 2020 by Michelle Prince, One of Thousands of Career Coaches on Noomii.
Ready for more challenge or advancement but are not getting to the next level? Are you ready to hire a coach who can help you achieve your goals?
Passing along this “Tip of the Day” from Harvard Business Review
This tip is adapted from “Are You Ready to Be Coached?,” by Brenda Steinberg
“Executive coaching can be a big boost to both your performance and job satisfaction. But before you start working with a coach, you need to ask yourself whether you’re ready to do the work. To truly reap the benefits of coaching you must be able to tolerate discomfort and be open to experimentation. You’ll need to proactively embrace new ways of behaving, even if these approaches don’t come naturally to you. You also need to be ready and willing to take responsibility for your shortcomings, rather than blaming your organization, your boss, or your team. Deflecting responsibility will stymie your growth; acknowledging your failures will help pave the way for your development. Finally, it’s essential to ask for support when you need it. You’ll progress faster if you make yourself vulnerable to others, including your boss, peers, and even direct reports. Share goals, ask for advice, listen with curiosity, and most critically, accept and act on the constructive feedback you receive. Making sure you’re ready before engaging with a coach will help you get the most of the relationship.”
About Me…
I help career-minded, ambitious professionals boost their career satisfaction, thrive, and achieve their personal best. I specialize in helping women advance in their careers.
► Over the past 25 years I have coached, guided, mentored and trained thousands of executives, senior leaders, and professionals to identify their strengths, expand their skills and agility beyond their expectations, advance their leadership capabilities, achieve career aspirations, and deliver on organizational targets.
► My experience spans across industries and global regions, enabling me to provide tailored coaching and consultation to help you achieve transformational changes in your approach and advance in your career.
