Committed To Success

“A Coach is someone trained and devoted to guiding others into increased competence,

commitment, and confidence.”

– Frederic Hudson

Author / Coach

Coaches are faced with an incredibly difficult task.  You not only have to believe in those you coach, in their success, ability and in their dreams, but you must have the same level of enthusiasm and belief in each of your clients.  This belief is not the ability to pretend to be excited or to successfully convince each one that you are cheering for them, this belief must be real.

                Successful coaches understand that this is the very nature of coaching.  It is in our hearts to see people succeed and to be their best.  It is our passion to make a difference in the lives of other people.  Nevertheless, this is difficult to maintain on a regular bases.  I would like to share a few simple things a coach can do to help them achieve the best level of coaching that is in them.

See Each Person As Unique

                We know that our Creator, the One True God, sees all humanity as individuals, not a one massive group.  When Christ hung on the cross for our sins He did it for each one of us.  You too need to see that each person who you have the opportunity to work with is unique and special.  You will never have two clients who are the same.  By recognizing this you can better see the needs and give the guidance that each person needs without getting them confused with the mass.

Believe In The Power Of A Dream

                In your coaching experience you will hear many different dreams and goals from your clients.  Some will make you think, "This one is really off the wall".  However, you must believe that a dream has great power.  That God in His wisdom may have been waiting for someone, just like your client, who believed they could do the impossible.  Remember, the coach does not give or deny the dreams of others.  We are there to help them move forward and discover the dream for themselves.

Honesty Is The ONLY Policy

                Always be very honest and up front with your clients.  I am not implying that you would lie to them, in order to be encouraging you may not tell them just what you think.  Even though we believe that people can do impossible things, you may hear a client talk of doing something unethical or inconsiderate.  If you feel that the client is heading in the wrong direction, tell them so and why.  Help them to see that they can achieve their dreams only by doing what is good and right and never by compromising their integrity.

It Is Easier To Direct A Moving Train

                Get your client to take action as quickly as possible.  It is in their action they will find direction, confidence and the ability to know if they are really heading in the right direction.  Once someone is actively pursuing their dream you can give effective direction and guidance.  It is always those who do nothing that are hardest to direct.  Keep them moving forward and you will find that it becomes easier to encourage and believe in their dream.

                You matter to the world.  You are here to make a difference and that difference is good.  Remember the qualities of a real success-minded person: Be your best.  Love God.  Have good manners. Discover the unknown.  Change the world.

John Patrick Hickey is an author, speaker, and Life Coach. To read more from John Patrick Hickey or to get his books, training and book him to speak to your church, business or group, visit our website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.   © 2014 John Patrick Hickey