The other day, I was
listening to a ‘self help’ program on the radio as I was driving. Jack
Canfield, co-author of the “Chicken Soup’ books, was being interviewed. And, once
again I heard that word that I word
used to describe the books. The word: Inspirational.
I get irritated when
people market their books and programs using the word Inspirational. Why? Maybe
it’s me but the feeling I get when I hear these advertisements is that being Inspiring
is enough.
It’s not! Quite simply,
in 30 plus years of working with people, I’ve found that most people are unable
to translate Inspiration into ACTION.
At the very least, what people/you need in addition to Inspiration is:
Strategies/Plans – You may need a path, a set of steps, sometimes a detailed recipe
that will show you the way to get from where you are to where you want to be.
Education/Advice – You may need to acquire new skills in order to navigate your chosen
path.
Support
– You may need someone to ‘hold your hand’, kick you in the butt, or to help
you get you unstuck.
I’ve noticed that a lot
of Motivational Speakers and Authors just do that: speak and write. They don’t help
you make practical plans. They don’t give you the training you need. And, they
don’t provide the support you need.
That’s why you need to
hire a coach.
As a coach I’ve been
told by many that I’m very Inspiring
and I’m delighted to do what I can to help Inspire my clients and motivate them.
But, I’m more interested in helping my clients with practical strategies, providing
proven advice drawn from 37 years of business and life experience, and giving
the on demand support my clients need.
Which do you think will
get you where you want to be? Inspiration? Or, Coaching?
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