Coaching isn’t a quick fix — Stephen Burrell

Coaching isn’t a quick fix

As a coach, I can share the research, the data, and the average return on investment, but I can’t and definitely won’t promise specific outcomes. There are too many “get rich quick” or “guaranteed weight loss” schemes online. That’s not what coaching is, and it's unethical for coaches to make those kinds of claims. Instead, do good. Seek out opportunities to do good proactively. Here are five ways you can do that:

  1. Educate yourself
    Learn about diversity, inclusion, psychological safety, cultural awareness, and access barriers. Stay curious.

  2. Self-assess
    Ask yourself: “Where am I now?” “How am I doing?” “How am I coming across to others?”I have a leadership assessment form available, just send me an email and I’ll be happy to share it with you.

  3. Practice self-reflection
    Regularly ask: “What impact am I having?” and “How am I showing up in my actions and words?”

  4. Communicate your openness
    Diversity isn’t only visual. Ask yourself: “How am I communicating what I value and who I serve?”

  5. Expand access
    Coaching can be transformative. I constantly consider how I can increase access to it for people who may not be able to afford it.