“I’m wrong.” “I don’t understand.” “I don’t know the answer.” “I’m changing my mind.” “I am screwing this up.” As a coach, those are difficult words to think. Harder yet to say in public. Because we fear the repercussions. Our confidence might fade. People could think less of us. What might we lose (like a […]
Your Coaching Can
I’ll stick my neck out and guess you haven’t given much thought about what you want your coaching to do. Sure, you know what coaching CAN do. You’re aware coaching can have a powerful impact, can open doors, can make a mountain out of a molehill. But have you thought — really thought — about what you […]
Sweet-tea And Positive Coaching
Restaurants in the southern US are known for sweet-tea. A special blend of tea, ice and sugar. Lots of sugar. Sweet-tea is great for the restaurant since it brings in customers. And the customers get a nice sugar and caffeine buzz. I subscribe to the philosophy that an occasional sweet-tea can be beneficial. Especially when […]
The Secret Powerful Talk of Positive Coaching
I’ll be honest, my team and I are having some struggles this year. We are in the midst of our season (rowing being a Spring sport) and things are not going quite as planned. We have hit a series of challenges, but I’ve committed myself to saying only positive things about our efforts, our athletes, […]