How is this for a little life lesson….the only difference between TRY and TRIUMPH is a little ‘umph’?
Inspirational quotes often get people thinking about the realities of their own lives, where they’re headed and where they actually want to be. But as we all well know, there’s a yawning gap between wanting to do something and actually doing it. While there’s a will, there’s not always a way.
And that may be behind the rapid and extensive growth of the life coaching industry. More and more people are turning to professional life coaches to help them realise their potential and make it happen. Coaches are trained professionals who can assist individuals, groups and whole organisations to translate their intentions into realities. Just as sports players need a coach to improve and refine their game, coaches can help people be better at …. well, life.
It may be that you want motivation to lose weight, or get out of a rut at work. Do you need help firing up your sales team to reach their targets or perhaps you need the courage simply to fire them?. Maybe your executive team is performing really well at work, but their personal relationships are taking a battering because of their stress levels, their work/life imbalance or their difficulties with interpersonal relationships. Maybe it’s about converting new business opportunities into realities. Or perhaps it is more about personal challenges and learning to be better at your own life.
Most of us strive to improve, but it’s not always possible on our own. Teaming up with an executive coach or life coach gives people the ability to truly achieve and overcome life’s challenges.
Not everyone is comfortable with the idea of opening up to a stranger. Some people may feel vulnerable and exposed. But a Western Australia life coaching industry professional, Derek Haayema, says it’s imperative that people acknowledge their weaknesses in order to excel.
Haayema speaks from years of experience working with top state sports teams, companies and individuals to create a winning focus. He says : “Working with a coach has many benefits, including increased clarity of a person’s visions, ability to identify, tackle and prepare for obstacles and ultimately start and maintain the journey of personal motivation and inspiration to achieve success”.
And it’s not only adults who can benefit from working with a coach. A scholar who has challenges with schoolwork or motivation could benefit from working with a coach.
Take a look at some of the outcomes that can be achieved when working with a life coach or Perth corporate coach :
· Increased clarity of short, medium and long-term visions and goals
· Face up to challenges with resolve and commitment
· Once challenges are identified, learn how to prepare for them
· Goal-setting within realistic time frames
· Learn to identify strengths and weaknesses and what resources are available
· Improved focus and performance
· Ability to network better
· Identify opportunities
· Personal and professional growth
Here’s another nugget of wisdom to think about – “experience is a tough teacher because you get the test first and the lesson afterwards. And that’s why coaches have become so popular – people can learn from their vast and valuable experience in order to excel.