Why is every post I read telling me to grow? What's wrong with who I am now?

Transformational Coaching: Why You Don't Have to Grow Alone

In today's fast-paced world, it can often feel like growth isn't a nice-to-have. It's a necessity. Whether you are leading a business, managing a team, or seeking personal development, the journey towards meaningful change requires more than just effort; it demands insight, strategy, and support.

So do you need to change? Really?

Given the backdrop of ever-changing circumstances, it's not strictly you needing to change, but to adapt. This is where transformational coaching changes everything. By embracing coaching as a catalyst for transformation, we open doors to new perspectives, enhanced capabilities, and sustainable success.

So what makes a pathway to Lasting Change?

Boundaries can save your life. There is a difference between being the go-to person in the office and not having the ability to say no. It's subtle, but it's there. As someone in the business of providing coaching services, I understand that the benefit of transformational coaching is more than a method; it is a mindset that fosters profound growth.

And you know what? I was a sceptic once, too. There was no room in my life for introspection; I was too busy getting the job done. It wasn't until I faced a challenge that required more than I thought I had that I took a step back and took my ego down a peg, and met with the idea that maybe I wasn't special, not in capability but in circumstance. I think in the midst of the work, it can feel like you are by yourself, and the circumstances you've been met with are entirely unique. However, the comfort comes from knowing that someone else has had this problem before. But also, you don't have to do it by yourself.

So what gets in the way of people growing?

It's not a capability. Often it's not what I usually hear, which is "I don't have the time" or "My budget can't afford that right now." These are all valid responses. But they also excuse the lack of action. It masks the question you're not asking. Which is, can you afford not to?

Unlike traditional learning methods, which often focus on skills and performance, transformational coaching delves deeper into the beliefs, values, and identity that shape behaviour. This approach enables individuals and organisations to break free from limiting patterns and unlock the very resource that lies beneath the surface, the untapped contribution of the individual, given the means to express their unique contribution.

The benefits of engaging in this type of inquiry through coaching are far-reaching, and the following are some of the key aspects it encompasses.

Enhanced self-awareness: By exploring core beliefs, you can gain clarity about your motivations and obstacles, as well as the space to express them. A problem expressed is halfway to a solution.

Improved leadership skills: Leaders develop emotional intelligence and resilience, which are essential for guiding teams through change, in light of the often-ignored pressures of being isolated and lacking a safe space to be vulnerable without judgment.

Greater adaptability: Organisations become more agile, responding effectively to evolving markets and challenges, having cultivated diverse inputs to address the complexity of the challenges.

Sustained motivation: Clients cultivate intrinsic motivation, leading to consistent progress and fulfilment.

So why is it important now? 

Why have an informed coach approach that meets the needs of the times we are in right now? The changing face of the workplace has had a profound impact on the contact points, the familiarity of everyday face-to-face meetings versus the hybrid online version that has become the norm.

But have you acknowledged that sometimes it doesn't feel normal? The link between the organisation and its people is dispersed across different contact points. Meaning you have multinational clients all seeking regional consideration for the challenges they face. This is but one example of the complexity of enabling employees to meet the challenges of these times.

This week, we ask ourselves: what if we were to step back, to step forward?

We started with a hard truth—growth isn't just a goal anymore. It's a necessity. Change and adaptation? They're written into life's contract, whether we signed it or not.

But here's what they don't tell you: you were never meant to do it alone. Remember that question at the start—what's wrong with who you are now? Nothing. But that doesn't mean you can't become more.

So the real question isn't whether you'll grow. It's whether you'll do it the hard way or the supported way.

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