How Business Coaches Can Help You Deal with Adversity
When you discover a good business coach, they can help you with several aspects of your life.
They will show you methods to overcome aspects of your life that are holding you back. They can also help you when you face adverse situations and can give you the guidance you need to help you pick up the pieces and get back on track.
They may start by teaching you to be positive and use techniques such as affirmations to retrain your brain to think positive thoughts. That is one of the biggest means to deal with adverse situations. It won’t prevent you from dealing with them, but it will help you focus on what is important.
You need to practice these affirmations for them to be effective. It’s not a casual exercise that you do whenever the mood strikes. Make it a daily habit. Your mentor will know if you are not practicing them.
"All progress starts by telling the truth"
Prepare for your business coach to be truthful. The truth hurts, but it may be what you need to get past your situation. When you get caught up in blaming others and not taking responsibility, they will be quick to point this out to you.
A good coach will present it in such a way that you will come to the conclusions yourself. And that makes it easier for you to accept and counter the action.|
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When you decide to use a business coach, don’t blame them if it doesn’t work out. That is, of course, assuming you chose a qualified coach. It’s not difficult to find a good coach if you take the right steps. Ask friends and family. Do a bit of digging to learn about their background.
Coaches are going to encourage you to step outside your comfort zone. Most coaches will use this to help the people they coach break away from bad habits and form new ones. It is called a comfort zone for a reason. It will be awkward, and at times, you may get angry at their suggestions.
If the adversity you are dealing with is from the result of a traumatic experience, a business coach may not be qualified to handle such a deep situation. In this case, seek out a professional who has qualified in that area. You can still choose to use the business coach for other aspects of your development.
Speaker, Author, High Energy Workshop Facilitator, Certified Chief Happiness Officer and Muse helps you increase performance, productivity, wellness and, of course, employee and customer loyalty.
1yBoth the questions and the infographic were so useful Dan LeFave! And mostly I love the quote! 'All progress starts by telling the truth" That's beneficial in business AND in personal life. Your posts always strike a cord!
Award-winning Communication & Storytelling Coach, Trainer & Speaker | Igniting clear + compelling communication | Official Member Forbes Coaches Council | Top Expert in Executive Communication for 4.9/5 rating
1yI love the 2 different graphics you present of the Accountability vs. Victim Loop. Also, great questions to ask when considering a coach. Valuable info Dan!