There are myths and misconceptions floating around about executive coaching. I'm here to debunk them, one at a time. I'm a straight-talker and want you to enter 2023 with the facts. Let's go!
"Coaches tell you what to do, and then you do it." Nope. There is a huge difference between coaching and consulting, or mentoring. As a coach, I'm not there to give you advice or directives on the best course of action to take. I like to think of it as we're on a path together, and I'm there to provide clarity and support to help you find your own answers.
"Coaches are only for people with performance issues." Not true! Everyone can benefit from having a coach. I like to think of it as "medicine for the soul"— medicine that can provide clarity for many of the aspects of your life.
"Anyone can be a coach." Now, c'mon...this one hurts! All kidding aside — yes, anyone can train or learn to be a coach, or use coaching skills. However, not everyone has the patience or desire to do it well. And when you're working at the executive level, patience and excellence are critical.
Coaches in my network — any other misconceptions I'm missing?
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