Do the damn thing.
Every time I see a play, I cry. It doesn't matter if it's a comedy or a tragedy. On Broadway or in a friend's living room. Good or absolute shit. During the curtain call, I cry. Because they did the damn thing, and I'm just so proud.
It takes a lot of guts and vulnerability to do something you're passionate about, to follow your dreams, to challenge and stretch yourself. This is true of everything, not just theater. It doesn't matter what that thing is. Sharing an idea that has been haunting your brain to your boss, putting yourself up for promotion, negotiating a job offer, there are so many times in our career that we have the opportunity to put ourselves out there.
So, how do we summon the courage?
Working with a coach can be a great way to prepare for that moment. A coach can guide your thought process in preparing, provide a sounding board for new ideas, and help craft your confidence. A coach can help unlock your potential and prepare you for the next big moment in your career.
How does a coach support this?
Assessment and Reflection: A coach helps you identify strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots through assessments and reflective conversations.
Goal Setting: Together, they establish clear, achievable goals aligned with the your personal and organizational objectives.
Customized Development Plans: A coach designs tailored action plans focusing on specific skills or behaviors the leader aims to improve.
Providing Perspectives: A coach offers objective feedback and different viewpoints to help you see issues from new angles.
Skill Building: Through targeted exercises, role-playing, and simulations, a coach can assist you in practicing and refining your skills.
Supporting Decision-Making: A coach helps navigate complex situations by exploring options, weighing risks, and considering consequences.
Accountability: Regular check-ins ensure you are committed to your development plans and helps adapt as needed.
Emotional and Mental Support: A coach offers a safe space for you to discuss challenges, build resilience, and manage stress.
By tailoring the approach to each leader's needs and circumstances, a coach helps unlock potential and navigate challenges more effectively.
If you're interested in how a coach might help you approach your next milestone, get unstuck, or build confidence to do YOUR thing, contact us. We'd love to partner with you for your success! (Minimal tears, we promise!)
