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Choosingthe bestcoach foryou...
PauseLife is busy we all know it. The more you achieve,
the more addictive the cycle of outperformingyourself becomes.
As the pace of life continues to increase, how do you pause andensure you are putting your energy and attention on the areas that
will achieve the best results for you?
How do you step off the treadmill long enough to make sure you areaddressing the most important questions in your business and life?
MythsToday more and more leaders choose to work
with coaches, giving themselves dedicated spaceto breathe and time to think, so they can refocus
on their most important leadership questions.
The challenge is, with so many coaches available, how do you cutthrough the crowd and find the best one for you?
Over the next few pages we dispel some of the most commoncoaching myths, and offer simple tips to help you choose a coach
who is the perfect fit for you.
Dispelling theMYTHS
I should be able towork everything
out by myself
MYTH ONE
When you pause,step back and observe
your actions,it allows you to move
forward more assuredly.You are more powerful when the mirror is held up to you.
I must have aproblem before I
hire a coach
MYTH TWO
Making your strengths andvalues more conscious,allows you to lead
with greater confidence.
Find a coach who can balance working on yourdevelopment areas with enhancing your strengths.
I must know what Iwant to achieve
before I begin
MYTH THREE
Not knowing allows theunseen to be seen,
and is the perfect startingpoint to any coaching
conversation.Relax your need to know and be in control, stay curious and
let the conversation guide you.
A good coach is aqualified coach
MYTH FOUR
Don't be dazzled byqualifications, it just meansthey were able to learnwhat they needed to
learn.Instead ask them about their ongoing personal development
and supervision.
A coach must haveexperience in my
industry
MYTH FIVE
In your initial conversation observe if the coach has a naturalway of understanding you and your world.
Don't let industrylimit you,
a good coach is flexible,adaptable and coaches the
whole person.
I need to choosethe right type of
coach
MYTH SIX
Have chemistry sessions with as many coaches as you needto, until you find the one who clicks for you.
Chemistry counts,choose a coach you
feel a connection with in thefirst instance ‐ the rest will
unfold.
Meeting in person builds greater
trust
MYTH SEVEN
Consider how bold and how vulnerable you could be inconversations with this person.
Ask yourself how honestcan you be with this person,
it is safety thatbuilds trust rather
than being in the room.
My friends andfamily cancoach me
MYTH EIGHT
A coach can provide you with an objective perspective byhighlighting multiple positions for you to consider.
They may have goodintentions, but yourfamily and friendswill have biases
that influence them.
It's important toknow the science of
coaching
MYTH NINE
Coaching is a powerful dialogue between two people; choosesomeone who leaves you with brand new perspectives.
Worry less aboutthe science; consider if it is
a thought provoking,stimulating and insightful
conversation.
I don't haveenough time for
coaching
MYTH TEN
Ask your coach to set a regular rhythm with you; this is key toenabling it to become a natural part of your routine and to
gain momentum in achieving your goals.
The more resistanceyou feel towardscoaching the morelikely it’s time...
I amuncoachable
MYTH ELEVEN
Coaching is a mutual conversation that requires you to showup and play your part.
You can anticipatefeeling challenged during
your coaching,but it’s highly unlikelyyou are uncoachable.
Coachingdoesn't work
MYTH TWELVE
Choose a coach you respect, and who has your well-beingand success (not their own ego) as their primary focus.
Studies show you are morelikely to succeed ifyou have a specific
accountability to anotherperson.
Natalie is a coach and facilitator who believes in bringingthe soul back into life, work and leadership. Based inHong Kong and working across Asia with individuals,businesses, organisations and entrepreneurs, Natalieworks with people to help them succeed without burningout, develop their leadership, deal with careertransitions, change and overwhelm; for a happier,healthier, more fulfilling life and work. After a longcorporate career developing people in the investmentmanagement industry, Natalie knows that the busynessof life means its hard to slow down and get perspective,and believes in the importance of creating space in lifeand work to understand and focus on what's important.
Natalie's coaching approach combines depth andpracticality, along with an understanding andimportance of the mind/body connection.
Natalie is an adventurer in life and work and enjoysgetting outside her comfort zone on a regular basis.
Natalie Goni
