11/06/2022
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Being a good coach isnโt just about the knowledge that you bring, itโs about the values that underpin what you do and the reasons why you do itโฆ
Hereโs what I think are most important (from my perspective) in being a coach ๐๐ป
1. ๐๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฐ
I think the โjust get on with itโ mentality can work in certain circumstances, but for me - no. One of the most important values is getting to know your clients and understanding how their mind works, providing person-centred support that works to their advantage, not a one-size-fits-all method of encouragement. Everyone experiences bumps in the road, so sometimes itโs about helping someone find the path again. ๐
2. ๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐ฝ๐๐๐ต ๐ก๐
In the process of getting to know clients you get to know when to encourage a shove and when to provide support. Thereโs a difference between struggling and just being lazy. At times, we can all be both and itโs important to know when to provide the right one. Not everyone responds well to just being shoved 24-7. ๐ช๐ป
3. ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐น๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ
Thereโs a bit of a mentality sometimes that in order to be a leader, you gotta be strong 24-7. But what exactly is โstrong?โ I believe strength and relatability with a coach relies on you being vulnerable too. If you want someone to trust you, sometimes thatโs about showing them that you can be trusted. Being vulnerable can be a big part of that. This is why I wear my emotions on my sleeve too and talk about the struggles I endure. Normalise it for the people that need you. ๐ฅฐ
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Obviously, I think every coach is different and will have their own unique way of working and their own niche of people they work with. I just know this is mine ๐
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This is also, what I look for in a coach. Couldnโt have gotten to where I am today if it wasnโt for being patient, supportive and understanding with me. ๐โ๏ธ
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If youโre someone whoโs struggling to get started and needs support, stop me a message with โMBFโ and weโll have a chat ๐ฌ ๐