It can be mysterious to know how to really “level up” as a professional and business leader. Is it about pleasing your boss? Is it about the board or the company’s agenda for you? Where should you focus on growth and what really matters? Here is a great article by top coaches from the Forbes Coaches Council on questions to ask your mentor or business coach to support your growth and development! One of the many benefits of having a mentor or coach in your back pocket is having an unbiased advocate standing for you, your growth, and your success!
Business Coach, “What is holding me back from my next level?”
When a leader is “coachable,” they are in a space of ongoing curiosity, learning and growth. They are not attached to their ego, having to “know” or be seen as the expert or authority. In this vulnerable but high-growth state, a leader can continue to rocket their development as they regularly explore areas where they might be hijacked by a “weakness,” playing small or holding themselves back. – Christy Geiger MCC, CPCC, Synergy Strategies Coaching & Training