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    SAOCoaching, LLC  Strength, Achievement, Opportunity

    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.

     

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