Many people hold the misconception that coaching is ONLY about problems. In reality, there are many opportunities to coach which show up in both our personal and professional lives. According to Marcia Reynolds, in her book, Coach the Person, Not the Problem, she offers these possibilities as an ideal time for a coaching conversation.

• Exploring ways to improve communication
• Facing fears of conflict and emotional reactions in oneself and others
• Finding solutions for dealing with difficult people and situations
• Strengthening relationships at work and home
• Articulating desires and visions
• Managing stress and well-being to maximize energy
• Sorting through difficult decisions
• Experiencing greater fulfillment and success
• Dealing with work and life changes/transitions
• Leading through changes in the organization and in the world (COVID)
• Inspiring greater team performance
• Aligning leadership teams
• Shifting the corporate/district/school culture
• Increasing employee engagement throughout the organization
• Identifying development paths, both preparing for and succeeding in new roles

Study after study shows coaching to be the number one way to improve performance. Not only does it improve skills, it expands the mind to options and possibilities never considered before. Coaching is an effective way to facilitate behavioral change by providing clarity while also challenging us to be our best selves.