Tuesday, May 17, 2005
A coach's experience
Just to let you know that I'm still learning.
I recently allowed a friend of a friend to use my spare bedroom while he looks for a place of his own. It never dawned on me that this complete stranger would have habits that would not suit me. Well, a couple of weeks into the arrangement and it became clear that some things were bothering me. I had made assumptions.
Fortunately, I followed my coaching advice and spoke as soon as I started feeling some frustration, which was very early on.
Coaching challenge: Learn to listen to your inner voice when you are in a new situation, experience and trust that you have not only the right but the duty to express your needs. Better yet, be a step ahead: take the time beforehand to think about what could become a problem.
Your coach
Marguerite Tennier
http://www.canadascoach.com
http://www.probonocoachingcanada.com
I recently allowed a friend of a friend to use my spare bedroom while he looks for a place of his own. It never dawned on me that this complete stranger would have habits that would not suit me. Well, a couple of weeks into the arrangement and it became clear that some things were bothering me. I had made assumptions.
Fortunately, I followed my coaching advice and spoke as soon as I started feeling some frustration, which was very early on.
Coaching challenge: Learn to listen to your inner voice when you are in a new situation, experience and trust that you have not only the right but the duty to express your needs. Better yet, be a step ahead: take the time beforehand to think about what could become a problem.
Your coach
Marguerite Tennier
http://www.canadascoach.com
http://www.probonocoachingcanada.com
