Are You "Coachable"?

 

Are you ready to be coached?

 

Check yourself against these guidelines to ensure that you are in the right mindset for coaching:

Un-Coachable

 

• Staunchly defends current decisions, practices, and ideas.

• Does not use the ideas that others offer.  May be dismissive of others.

• Appears non-receptive or not interested in coaching.

• Does not seek self-development.  Does not engage in conversations about self-development.

• Does not listen to suggestions offered by others.

• Believes that asking for input is a sign of weakness.  Is uncomfortable acknowledging and discussing weaknesses.

• Is driven to be right.

• Is defensive and looks for someone to blame.  May hide mistakes rather than openly discuss them.

 

Coachable

 

• Not defensive when offered an alternative point of view.

• Welcomes ideas and feedback about ways to improve.

• Asks for coaching.

• Looks for development opportunities, whether in the form of reading, classes, new assignments, or coaching from others.

• Reflects on and uses ideas that others offer.

• Is open to acknowledging strengths and weaknesses.

• Has confidence and is willing to own results.

• Handles failures and setbacks with grace and honesty.