Mastering Coaching Skills 233. Your Perfectionism Is Hurting Your Coaching (& What to Do About It)
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Apr 15, 2025 Coaches often struggle with unrealistic standards, believing they must be flawless. This pressure can hinder their effectiveness and well-being. Embracing their humanity allows coaches to build authentic relationships with clients. Discover how acknowledging imperfections can enhance coaching skills and foster deeper connections.
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Coaching and Perfectionism Myth
- Coaches often hold an unrealistic belief that being a coach means transcending all human struggles.
- This perfectionism harms them because being human is central to authentic coaching.
Coaches Freezing in Sessions
- Coaches often freeze or feel they must have all answers during client sessions and judge themselves when they fail.
- Lindsay reassures coaches that feeling this way is human, not a coaching failure.
Reduce Pressure, Prevent Burnout
- Avoid creating unrealistic pressure by trying to be the perfect coach or human.
- Reducing this pressure prevents burnout and preserves enthusiasm for coaching.