Expect lots of questions from a good coach

Self-diagnosis is a routine part of taking care of your own systems. But it's not always the best starting point when pulling in outside help.

Imagine you're a doctor, and a patient comes to see you.

The patient begins by saying, “Doctor, I just need you to prescribe some malaria pills. Can you do that?”

Sure, as a doctor you certainly could prescribe malaria pills. But are you ready to do that?

Probably not. You'll need to ask questions, maybe a lot of them, just to come to a diagnosis of the problem, let alone prescribing a remedy.

Here's the thing:

When it's time to talk with your coach or another specialist you trust, consider that the best value you can get from them is their professional opinion based on a full understanding of your situation.

Be ready to share about your underlying goals and your specific challenges. Be ready to answer their questions.

Be ready to tell what you've already tried.

And be ready for them to suggest something completely different.

After all, they're not just there to prescribe a solution. You have them on your team so they can help to identify the real problem in the first place, and point you to solutions that will work for your situation.

All the best,
A.