The Best Mentor Coach

Jan 28

Ken Abrams, the Best Mentor Coach

One of the things that new coach’s realize in the first months of their training is that we didn’t know what we were talking about when we said that we’d been “coaching all of our lives.”  At the beginning, most of us thought that because people seek us out for advice and support that we were coaches, and that was somewhat true for me as I look back over my management career.

However, what we learn at Coach University is that good listening, empathy, and good problem solving skills are just the beginning.  It is our ability to profoundly connect with our clients in a way that inspires them to make significant and lasting positive change that sets us apart from being consultants and cheerleaders.

I believe wholeheartedly in the coaching process, which is why I continue on my own path of improvement with a mentor coach.  My mentor, Ken Abrams, helps me to improve my “who”, to be a better role model for my clients.  He also partners with me to design the coaching practice that I want.  What is really neat about that is that he models a “coach approach” while we do all of these things.

Ken’s most important role is to help me to improve my ability to create discovery for my clients, be a better partner, and to help my clients grow exponentially.  As his apprentice, I am soaking up his wisdom like a sponge.  I aspire to his greatness.

It shouldn’t be any surprise that I think I have the best mentor coach there is.  Ken has supported me when I’ve felt less than enough (yes, even coaches have a bad day.)  He’s kicked me in the seat of the pants when I’ve not worked smart.  (He still thinks I work too hard.)  He’s let me off the hook when my “hurty back” (my husband’s term) overtakes my stamina.

Ken’s given me back my confidence, or maybe it is that he’s helped me to dig deep to find it.  As a result, most days I feel smart, confident, competent, brilliant, shiny, energetic, and excited to start the day.  Don’t you want that for yourself?

This has been the best journey of my adult life, and I want to take as many people with me as I can.  If you want some of what I have, set up a complimentary session with me today.

Virtual hugs,

Carolann

p.s. – If you decide to contact Ken, please tell him Carolann, his number one fan, sent you.

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