7 Mistakes Amateur Coaches Make - Part 1

Path for Growth with Alex Judd

Effective leaders know how to coach their people, and great coaching is not a skill you can acquire overnight. In this episode, Alex and Coaching Manager Olivia Graham begin a conversation about the 7 most common mistakes they see amateur coaches making. They focus on the importance of coaching belief, building long term relationships, and prioritizing preparation. Alex and Olivia also share some steps you can take to start developing your coaching skills. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss part 2!

Episode Recap:

• Effective leaders know how to be effective coaches (0:47)
• Mistakes will happen, but it’s your job to course correct when they do (3:12)
• 1. Dogpile action items: Don’t only focus on behavior; focus on beliefs, too (5:23)
• Don’t underestimate the power of restraint (13:03)
• 2. Trying to hit a grand slam with every meeting: Remember that you’re in it for the long haul (15:57)
• 3. Lack of preparation: Professional coaches don’t wing it (22:51)
• How to start becoming a leader who coaches well (30:03)

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