Are you coachable? No really…. are you? My hunch is that most of us will reflexively say yes. But the truth is that many people are not. This doesn’t mean these people can’t be coached; coachability is a choice. It’s not a fixed state. We can choose it anytime. It isn’t enough to WANT something
Coaching is much like running (well any physical fitness training, but I just finished running so I’m going with running). It’s about finding the sweet spot- somewhere between “I am totally comfortable and could basically do this in my sleep” and “I’m in pain and may keel over momentarily.” Growing and stretching but not breaking.
I’m a lifelong learner. My pull to absorb new information, perspectives, skills and knowledge has always been strong. I’m deeply curious- it’s in my nature. In the past couple years, as I’ve immersed myself in transformational work, my desire to learn has intensified. It’s like I’m wearing this lens, and I find myself asking on