RēL Talk TODAY and Are You Ready for Coaching? 5 Questions to Ask Before You Start

If you're ready to level up in both your personal and business life, you may have thought about coaching. You know it requires investment—both in terms of cost and commitment. But you’ve also seen the proof that coaching works. So the question is, are you ready for coaching?

Here are five questions to help you decide if now’s the right time to take the leap:

1.  Are You Willing to Own Your Growth?

Coaching is most powerful for people who believe they control their future. If you’re caught in a cycle of blaming your circumstances, be it your boss, industry, or the economy, you’re stalling. Constraints exist, but your agency within them is more potent than you may think. Embracing responsibility and using coaching to strategize within those boundaries is how breakthroughs happen. Not sure how to really own your growth?  A great coach can guide you.  

2.  Do You Have a Vision for Your Coaching Journey?

What do you want coaching to help you accomplish? One of my clients recently shared that she hadn’t benefited from her last coaching experience. It turned out that the coaching had been part of a leadership program funded by her previous employer, but she hadn’t defined a reason for it. To be clear, you don’t need a specific goal upfront—clarifying that is often part of your initial coaching sessions. But you do need an idea of what you want to change or achieve, a sense of the transformation you’re seeking, and an idea of what success will look like on the other side.

3.  Are You Prepared to Be Proactive in Your Coaching Experience?

Notice that I’m not asking if you have time. Time is what we prioritize, and if you want results from coaching, you’ll need to commit time to it. Being proactive means coming prepared with thoughts on what you want to discuss, following through on action items, and reflecting on your progress between sessions. I also suggest reserving 15 minutes before and 30 minutes after each session to mentally prepare and then reflect.

4.  Are You Ready to Feel Some Discomfort?

If you've been nodding along so far, you’re likely someone who’ll experience a genuine shift from coaching. Growth doesn’t happen within your comfort zone. You may feel uneasy as you test new behaviors and discover truths about yourself. Sometimes, our most limiting beliefs are only unearthed when we dare to go deeper. Trust that your coach is creating a safe space for you to unpack these things, paving the way for your evolution.

5.  Are You Willing to Invest in Yourself? 

Coaching is an investment of resources including time, money, and energy.  The mindset of knowing the real value of investing in yourself is what separates people.  Had I known the ROI - the actual tangible return on my investment with great coaching, I would have just done it and not wasted precious time in my life to learn these things.  I want to see you thrive!  There is nothing more rewarding for the teacher in me than to see a heart open, a mind understand and energy open to receive the love and support that is available to us all. 

I know life is difficult!  I also know that it doesn't have to be this hard.  Nobody can learn this for you.  Nobody can do your work.  So, Are You Ready?

If you answered “yes” to these five questions, you're ready to engage in transformative coaching. Now, it’s about finding the right fit. Talk to your employer about possible funding, or reach out to peers who have benefitted from coaching. And if you think we might be a good fit, I’d love to discuss how I can help you reach your next level. Reach out to schedule a free Discovery call—let’s talk about the growth that's waiting for you.

I am here for you.  My life's purpose is to champion you, teach you, and help you see just how amazing your life can be.  Just how amazing YOU are.

I absolutely believe in you.  Even when (and often especially when) you don't know if you can believe in yourself.   

We all win when you win.  

We would love to have you join us at RēL Coaching where we do this work every beautiful day of our lives. 

It is FREEDOM.    

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Stay curious my friend!

Marianne

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