Training vs coaching: Do it yourself?

I wrote recently about the difference between coaching and training in terms of outcomes.

Another important difference is this: How much of it can you do for yourself?

In short: You can train yourself, but it's pretty hard to coach yourself.

Of course there are times when you want to get some outside help with training.

But you can do a lot of it yourself, if you have the time and interest.

Usual resources for training yourself are online video courses, documentation, and practice.

All of these are pretty easily attainable for CiviCRM.

CiviTeacher.com offers a pretty good library of video training materials.

The online documentation at docs.civicrm.org is fairly comprehensive.

And, if you’re pressed for time, or don’t know where to start, you may prefer to have an experienced expert lead you through a customized training process to get you up to speed.

On the other hand, when you need coaching — personalized help to level up your game and target specific outcomes in your mission, career, or bottom line — it's almost impossible to coach yourself.

Coaching, with its focus on achieving measurable outcomes and addressing gaps that you don't even see yourself, is by its nature the kind of help that only comes from outside of your own viewpoint.

Both can be valuable additions to your game plan.

And recognizing which you need, at different stages of your growth, can make the difference between reaching your goals and spinning your wheels.

All the best,
A.