Should you get a Coach or Coach Yourself?

Given the chance most of us would like to better ourselves in some way. Some of us may harbour dreams of dramatically changing our lives, whilst others would be happy with a few little tweaks here and there. A good first step is to acknowledge that nothing changes unless we want it to, and are prepared to do something about it. It will also make us realise how many positive changes we can create.

How Coaching Can Help

Planning our lives requires a bit of time and effort. Unless we are incredibly lucky, inspiration and motivation won’t land in our lap. We may try to create the changes through trial and error, which can be time-consuming, frustrating and costly. However, being coached can help us identify the changes we may have to make, and clarify ideas and thoughts so that we can progressively plan the next part of our lives and take the appropriate action. 

Another option is to look at the notion of ‘Self-Coaching’. In this type of programme we can learn the key tools of being coached, identify and overcome some of the stumbling blocks and take the action steps to achieve our goals. 

Whether we wish to engage a professional or enrol in a ‘self-coaching’ course, coaching enables us to bring out the best in our skills, talents and abilities and to motivate us into positive action. We can then feel more in charge of our lives and plan the future just the way we want it. 

What Do You Get Out Of It?

Coaching can give us guidance, ideas and help with goal setting. It can bring us the very best and most up to date information on how our brains work, what helps us and hinders us. For example, it can teach us how to visualise our goals so that we can experience the outcome before we plan and work towards achieving them. Coaching also stimulates our imagination and personal motivation. This has a positive effect on the way we work, think, create and interact with other people. 

We also get to experience a boost in confidence and perhaps to discover new skills and interests too. By being open to change we allow new opportunities to present themselves and these can be used to broaden our knowledge and abilities. We also get to challenge the very things that may be holding us back from making progress. 

Coaching can help you

– feel better physically and emotionally, perhaps by changing your diet and exercise habits

– communicate more effectively – so you can motivate others, respond better ‘in the moment’, and ask the right questions

– have a better quality of life than what you have now with better work/life balance, stronger networks and have more fun

– improve relationships – enjoy people more and have deeper relationships with your family and friends. 

When you are ready to make the next big change in your life, consider looking at a self-coaching programme or getting a coach. 

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For information on self-coaching  courses this year in Christchurch (May) and Wellington (November) New Zealand, email me for more information. 

Ron Tustin

Revive and Thrive Coaching, Professional Coach. 

Website: www.reviveandthrivecoaching.com

Email: info@rtc.org.nz

Motivating baby boomers to see the world with fresh eyes.