{"id":587,"date":"2012-09-14T17:01:11","date_gmt":"2012-09-14T22:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coachesfinishingschool.com\/?p=587"},"modified":"2018-12-19T16:35:09","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T21:35:09","slug":"coaching-success-ten-reasons-coaches-struggle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lynallen.com\/coaching-success-ten-reasons-coaches-struggle\/","title":{"rendered":"Coaching Success: Ten Reasons Coaches Struggle"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>For all coaches who feel \u201ccalled and stalled\u201d at the same time, who are tired of working hard and not getting where you want \u2013 this one\u2019s for you.<\/p>\n

This article continues the thread begun in my last posting, and is the beginning of a longer work on The Struggling Coach Syndrome (SCS).<\/p>\n

After observing the coaching profession for almost 20 years, I\u2019ve noticed some specific patterns and situations contributing to SCS. Below, in no particular order, is a list of the primary reasons I\u2019ve seen coaches struggle to be successful.<\/p>\n

As you read the list, notice what resonates for you. It may surprise you.<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0 You don\u2019t have the systems, structures and support you need to create and stabilize a coaching-related business.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0 You need to develop your skills further so the coaching itself takes less effort.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0 You don\u2019t trust your coaching and therefore lack confidence. (And notice – everything else on this list can contribute to low confidence.)<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0 You need a strategy, a plan of action that works for you.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0 You don\u2019t have a clear vision, so it\u2019s hard to know if you\u2019re on track and on purpose.<\/p>\n

6)\u00a0\u00a0 You aren\u2019t in touch with what motivates you, why you feel led to coach in the first place, so it\u2019s hard to keep going when you hit challenges.<\/p>\n

7)\u00a0\u00a0 You have resistance running, possibly from conflicting beliefs about what you can or should be doing, who you are, who you might become.<\/p>\n

8)\u00a0\u00a0 You\u2019re experiencing \u201cFirst-time-it-is,\u201d which can be a specialized form of resistance, or it may be the learning curve in new territory.<\/p>\n

9)\u00a0\u00a0 You don\u2019t have the necessary \u201cbandwidth\u201d to build a business right now because, the truth is, your time and energy are committed elsewhere.<\/p>\n

10) You\u2019re caught in perfectionism and making it harder than it needs to be.<\/p>\n

While reading this list, did you have a Rodney Dangerfield moment where you thought, I resemble that remark<\/em>?<\/p>\n

If so \u2013 it\u2019s awesome you\u2019re willing to see that! Now \u2013 where to go from here?<\/p>\n

First, take a deep breath. Remember that, like your clients, you are also a work in progress.<\/p>\n

Then ask yourself what resources you need. What can you access today, to support you with the forward movement you want?<\/p>\n

As you consider your commitment to honoring your heart\u2019s insistence, remember to nurture yourself. Surround yourself with the people and situations that keep you growing in the direction you want to grow.<\/p>\n

Using the list above, work with your mentor coach to pinpoint the areas of growth calling for your attention.<\/p>\n

For a regular dose of encouragement, inspiration and tips, join the free monthly Heart and Soul of coaching calls (get info or register here).<\/p>\n

Also, my new mentoring group, the Heart of Great Coaching, is designed to help you stop spinning your wheels and get the traction you want. Let me know if you\u2019d like to learn more about this group.<\/p>\n

In celebration of your coaching success!<\/p>\n

Lyn<\/p>\n

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