Keys to Becoming Coachable - and Unstoppable

Mental Health University

Are you coachable?

Talented high school and college athletes are in full swing practice mode as the fall semester and sports season quickly approaches. For any student, student-athlete, performer, or professional who aspires toward excellent performance in whatever their chosen endeavor a massive question looms: "Are you coachable?" Seems like the question should have an obvious answer - "Of course I am!"

In this episode we dig into the mental challenges of being coached - or receiving critical feedback from evaluators including the range of ways students unknowingly respond that may impact performance. We provide insight into ways of seeing the big picture during uncomfortable emotional moments of receiving feedback and action steps to take toward making meaningful changes.

Listeners this is not just for students - as we also detail the value of coaches and leaders to be coached, for everyone can benefit from a trusted accountability partner to help us see our blind spots. So tune in, enjoy, and please share!

Episode highlights:

- Mental challenges of being coached

- Risks of personalizing feedback

- Understanding stages of change

- Getting stuck in contemplation

- 3 keys to discovering your potential

- Mental commitment to ongoing development

- Risks of giving into negative emotions & how they effect performance and team dynamics

- How to proactively respond to unfavorable feedback (coaches, teachers, and bosses)

- Why every leader can benefit from coaching