Steve Chandler calls it the lamp-post distinction. Most people would benefit dramatically from sharing what they’re going through with a lamp-post for an hour every week. Firstly, I think I’m a much more valuable thought partner than a lamp-post.
Jokes aside though, coaching is a dedicated space for you to work on your life. Most of us have dedicated spaces where we work on ourselves. We go to the gym to exercise, go on diets, and read self-help books thinking that the answer to a better life lies somewhere out there, when in fact, creating the life you want requires looking inward. Coaching is a space where we explore what is happening beneath the surface and help you create a life you are proud of living.