Coaching Isn't Cheerleading

By Rebecca Fraser-Thill

I couldn’t agree more with Adam Grant.

To build on this, coaching entails helping people articulate the gap(s) between where they are and where they want to be, and then supporting them in strategizing about and *doing* the hard work to move through that gap. Too often, we seek out coaching when we’re actually hoping for cheerleading - and then feel frustrated by the inevitable change work being asked of us.

When both people in a coaching relationship truly understand what coaching entails, the dyadic process is downright transformational. I don’t believe there’s a stronger power for change than high-quality coaching. - that’s why I feel so fortunate and glad that I’ve made it my full-time job!