THE NOTES BELOW ARE INTENDED FOR SENIOR MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS WHO HAVE NO-ONE TO ASK. Achieving your potential
Why is it that the best sports people all have coaches?
Because they are determined to reach their full potential.
It is difficult for managers to accept coaching from their peers.
As a junior you could accept coaching from senior colleagues or role models.
But as you get near the top yourself, you have only your peers to look-to.
A professional golfer would only expect ad hoc tips from competitors, not serious coaching.
In business it is hard to accept feedback from colleagues anyway- we are too defensive.
And they may have an axe to grind.
Their perception may be biased - they are too close to you - like your family.
The closer anyone is to you the more they will be caught up in the same issues.
Greater distance is necessary to achieve a reasonable degree of objectivity.
A good coach should be like a mirror - otherwise you won't really see yourself accurately.
Without a coach, how do you expect to achieve your full potential?
You will find our coaching and mentoring service on 0870 321-1-876 (direct line) or alternatively at the email below. The service is confidential and as anonymous as you wish.
