Are you a victim of coaching untruths?
Some myths of coaching; “Only the worst employees need coaches.”, “Successful businesses don’t need coaching.”, “A coach has all the answers.” or, “What can a coach tell us, they don’t know our business.“ The myths of coaching are broad and range based on our exposure to coaching. Let’s unpack a few myths before getting into what Drive coaching offers.
Myth 1: Coaches are for under-performers.
Only the worst need coaches. Our society is a little funny, we project onto successful people a genetic gifting. An either “you have it, or you don’t” attitude. At Drive, we don’t feel that this is a accurate viewpoint, everyone can benefit from coaching, especially high-level-performers.
Myth 2: Coaches can’t help the successful.
Lumped into this myth are statements like, “Successful businesses don’t need coaching.” or “We are so unique, a coach would have to been in our niche to “get it”.” The focus of Drive coaching is built around the client or business. We trust that you know your business, but we know that you can benefit from a third party viewer that isn’t “attached” to your business still wants the best for it.
Myth 3: The fixer coach.
A coach has all the answers. This myth puts the coach on a pedestal. There is an expectation that the coach will fix any issues with their experience and wisdom. While this might be flattering for a coach, it doesn’t lead to the best outcome for the client. A holistic coaching approach would be to ask the client about the circumstances and collaboratively find a solution that the client can implement. Coaches aren’t fixers, they are catalysts to client growth.
Myth 4: Coaches need to have achieved more than me.
What does the coach know about me/my business? This myth hints at closed mindedness. Thoughts of no one can help, or an “I’ve got this” attitude. If this came up in a coaching session, it would be best to dig into this to understand the root cause. We have found that willingness and curiosity is needed to truly get the most from coaching.
Coaching is for everyone.
The benefit of coaching is really to elevate your thoughts and change perspectives. Increasing self-awareness is critical to sustained success. Sports is a great example of coaches creating success for others beyond their personal achievements in sports.
Lewis Hamilton, 7-time world champion F1 racer, has coach Angela Cullen nearby nearly all the time. Another example is Michael Phelps, Bob Bowman coached the 28-time olympic medalist for much of his career.
A coach brings their objective experience to your reality. A great coach listens and asks questions to reframe your reality, hold you accountable to your own goals and dreams.
Business coaching doesn’t have to be specific.
Often a coach doesn’t need to know an entire backstory or business niche or the ins and outs of your business. Angela Cullen (Lewis Hamilton’s coach) has not raced a car professionally. She isn’t paid to get speed out of a car, Lewis has those skills. Her job is to assist Lewis in getting to his peak mental and physical performance.
What do Drive coaches offer?
At Drive, our business and executive coaches start with the belief that the coachee (our client) possess the talent and creativity to get to their goal, or achieve success. We offer experienced listening and proven tools. Our goal is to challenge and keep our clients accountable to help them over their mountain quicker.
Without a coach, it is very easy to get stuck in doing the day-to-day tasks that beg for our attention. Regular coaching appointments allow you to work on your circumstances, rather than in them. Before long, you’ll have different vantage point.
