Why work with a Performance Coach

A personal coach, business coach, executive mentor, personal trainer, sport psychology coach …

What do all these coaches have in common? Why work with a coach?

A coach won't do the work for you, but here is how a coach can help launch you to the next level.

A Performance Coach can:

1. be a confidant
You can tell your coach things you wouldn't tell others, because a coach is trained
 to understand and be non-judgmental.

2. help you see your blind spots
Everyone, even the coach, has personal areas that are out of view or awareness until someone points them out. A coach is perfectly poised to perform this critical function.

3. provide objective feedback
Other people may have agendas. Your coach has your best interests in mind  in providing feedback and counsel to you.

4. provide another set of eyes
Even the top performers in the world have coaches helping them see what they themselves can't.

5. keep you accountable
Your coach can help you take on more responsibility by having you report weekly on your accomplishments and initiatives.

6. be a sounding board
Your coach can be another set of ears as you talk about the things that are bothering you. As you hear yourself have a conversation new personal realizations emerge.

7. be another source of creative ideas
You can brainstorm and try out new ideas, behaviours and mental processes as your coach provides a safe place to experiment.

8. help you create your vision
Your coach can assist you in developing your plans for success based on your values,  personal strengths, background and assets.

9. help celebrate your successes and be a source of strength when you fail
Your coach can be a supportive and nurturing source of energy.

10. help you process life
Life is a process and a good coach can assist you in reviewing and reframing what happens in your sport and your life.