An Empathetic Coaching Approach

It's important to realize that your job as a coach is not to rule, feel superior to, or dominate the people you are working with. This holds true for all coaching disciplines, including accountability, fitness, and nutrition. The coach's job is to serve as a mentor and a sounding board for people, encouraging them to develop and get better. 

In recent times, I have seen a lot of growth potential for coaching, both in the fitness and our team at TruCapacity. It's critical to keep in mind that nobody is perfect and that we are all still working to improve our daily communication skills. In such a situation, coaches can offer invaluable accountability and support for clients, making sure that everyone is doing their best to follow the steps for success.

It's essential for coaches to be self-aware and to evaluate their performance after each session. Did you treat the people - who entrusted you with their journey - with your best efforts? Did you put your ego aside and communicate meaningfully with clients and other coaches, or did you choose the easy route and fight? As a coach, it's your duty to put your ego aside and consider how you can be a better mentor. 

It's upsetting to witness coaches who use sessions to stroke their egos, undermine clients, and utter rude remarks in front of a large crowd. You should be the leader and the coach, not the one the light is shined on. You have two choices if you ever find yourself coaching merely to demonstrate that you are superior to your clients. Either ask for assistance from a reliable source or stop coaching altogether.

When someone asks for help, coaching does not involve punching them in the face. Clients are there to learn, and they require assistance in other areas of their lives just as much as coaches do. Being responsible and communicating clearly are essential qualities for a coach, especially when you don't know the answer to a question. The smartest people in the room are those who are willing to admit their ignorance and actively seek out the solutions. 

As a coach, it's critical to comprehend that your role is to serve as a mentor and a support system. It's better to get help or stop coaching altogether if you're not up to the task. Conversely, if you are the coach, act as a leader and accept accountability for your choices. In the coaching process, communication and self-awareness are essential.

Move that ass.