The Look & Sound of Leadership Coaching versus Therapy
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Aug 8, 2024 In this discussion, Tom, a seasoned coach, and a leader candidly explore the distinctions and overlaps between coaching and therapy. The leader bravely shares her battle with impostor syndrome, revealing her intense feelings of being a fraud. Tom offers three insightful resources for managing these feelings, emphasizing the importance of active listening and long-term relationships in both fields. They also highlight the roles of curiosity and courage as essential tools for personal growth, encouraging listeners to embrace their own development.
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Leader's Imposter Story
- Anastasia landed a much bigger job and felt like a fraud despite performing well.
- She described sleeplessness and fear of being found out which sparked coaching conversations.
Host's Long Therapy Experience
- Tom shares he has been in therapy for over 20 years and credits it with helping him spot blind spots.
- He describes his therapist as a crucial reflector who showed patterns and shrank his blind spots.
Pothole Metaphor For Help
- Tom compares therapy to repairing a pothole from the bottom up and coaching to driving around it.
- The metaphor shows therapy aims for healing while coaching aims to manage patterns for performance.