The Power of Coaching: Unlocking My Potential

Over the last three years, I've been on a journey and it has challenged me in so many ways both professionally and personally. Deciding to leave my corporate job forced me to really reflect on my passions while at the same time trying to find a way to be paid for it.

When it came to entrepreneurship, I needed a different level of assistance as I could no longer rely on my corporate leaders to help navigate an area that they had not been exposed to. As an entrepreneur, I recognized that my journey was going to be very different from my former colleagues and my friends. As such, I needed to make an investment (time and money) to really unlock the potential that I knew was within me.

They [Coaches] hold up a mirror so we can see our blind spots and they hold us accountable for working through our sore spots. - Adam Grant

Coaching has pushed me to challenge my thinking and really approach situations differently. Coaching has provided me with the tools to start doing things by myself. The approach is different as a coach asks questions and provides insights instead of advising a person on what to do. Coaching empowers the individual to take control of their life to make informed decisions and hopefully achieve meaningful change.

If you've been debating about getting a coach, do your research and find someone that you can really trust.

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