Posts in bad coaching

You Can’t Policy Performance

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Oh, I know, it sure would be nice if we could, and boy do we try, but when we use policies to try to improve performance it almost always backfires. Why?

Seven Irresponsible Reasons to Offer Coaching Services

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  1. People say I am a good listener.
  2. I am really good a giving other people advice.
  3. I was in human resources, organizational development, or management for 20 years….

Nobody Wants Wimpy

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Entrepreneurs ask me all the time “How can I get more clients and make more money?” At the risk of sounding like a broken record, my answer is always the same: “learn to sell well.” No one ever wants to hear this answer, but selling well, with ease, grace and authenticity is the single most impactful thing any entrepreneur can do for their business. Fortunately most coaches and conscious entrepreneurs won’t take this advice, which creates a great advantage for those who do…