I have just had a session with my new coach. I must admit I am impressed.
I have wanted to write for some time but it hasn't happened. I know I help my clients and some would like my techniques in written form. I have promised to write a book explaining how it works. But I have felt blocked. I start and then get overwhelmed with all of the information I have to manage. I loose confidence in my ability to have it all make sense in an easy to read but elegant way.
I was offered an opportunity to work with a coach. I signed up even thought I was not sure how he could help me. I have had my doubts about coaching. I am sure I have been biased. I think it is necessary to do the deep emotional work to remove blocks. That is what my book is going to be about - explaining and demonstrating how to remove these emotional blocks.
Well, of course, there are other blocks too. Ultimately it is all about knowledge, knowing what step to take next.
I know what specific step each client needs to take next. Does that mean I have enough clarity about what I am doing to know what step I need to take next? No. Of course I don't. I am too close. I have my agendas that get in the way. I cannot do it all by myself. My dear clients are smart enough to know that and seek me out. So why wouldn't I be the same when I am tackling something that is unfamilar to me such as writing a book?
My coach has written a book, a successful book that was published is a number of languages. He knows what is needed. It is a relief to have some guidence. I just need to submit and follow his directions. I am confident it will come out well.
He wrote my mission statement after our first interview. It was so apt, so perfectly reflecting what I wanted and so inspiring, I cried when I read it.
I trust my coach.
He has changed my mind about the value of having a coach. I can see after just a couple of weeks how much value it is adding and the freedom and confidence I feel. So much that I wanted to share these thoughts with you.
