Play to Win
Hey … can you handle it? As a coach, can you let go of your agenda so you can be in the moment with your client? Releasing yourself from the outcome as a coach is an indication that you’re confident in your abilities. Get there by using your emotional intelligence and your optimism. It will open up the possibilities in your coaching. Bonus alert: Jenn also shares her go-to question when she gets to tough places with a client.
You might be surprised what Karen had as her ringtone back in the day. Take a listen. Not only will you learn what that tune is, you’ll also learn about the concept: “F- the HOW.” Karen tells her story about achieving her goal of Police Chief despite not knowing HOW in the beginning. As a coach, are you aware when your clients are stuck in the HOW?
Doo doo doo doo doo feelin’ groovy! Picking up where we left off last time, we’re digging into the emotional intelligence skill of Optimism by breaking down the difference between being in a groove and being in a rut. And in our coaching, there’s a fine line between the two. Optimism is a key to keeping in flow and staying inspired.
Where have all the unicorns gone? Spoiler alert: Optimism (the focus of this episode) is more than unicorns and rainbows. It’s a choice that doesn’t let the “what ifs” cloud your vision. And it isn’t about fake positivity. We’re connecting optimism and Playing to Win. How does optimism show up in your coaching?
Time to put the exclamation point on the topic of social responsibility for this month, coaches and friends. Are you connecting the dots for your clients when it comes to social responsibility? It’s about committing to setting specific goals, building relationships, and caring for others. In this episode, we’re focused on increasing our social responsibility through the EQ-i 2.0 subscales of self-actualization, interpersonal relationships, and empathy. The ripple effect continues.
What could the late Princess of Wales have taught you as a coach? Why was the world so touched by someone who could have been seen as having it all? Well, she rocked social responsibility. This episode is about how you can develop the social responsibility aspect of your emotional intelligence with tips on how to use the power of observation, how to learn from others who care, how to use great questions, and how to take action.
It’s important to remember, as coaches, that social responsibility is not just about “charity.” Social responsibility– whether at home, on the playground, around the conference table, at the food pantry, OR at the gym– means caring about the welfare of other people. It’s a sign you’ve tapped into the superpower that is emotional intelligence. In this episode, Jenn shares a recent story about an experience on the treadmill that illustrates the concept in a way you might not expect.
As coaches, are we asking our clients to think beyond themselves? Are we asking ourselves to do the same? Do we look to the greater good? Does social responsibility feel inconvenient? In this episode, we’re getting real around the concept of social responsibility. It’s the aspect of emotional intelligence asking us to understand the impact of our actions on our team, our company, and society as a whole … the ripple effect.
Empathy. Stop the sad conga line. It’s not a pity party. It’s about acknowledgment, understanding, and expression. In this episode, we break it down by sharing insights from a coaching perspective. We share where empathy can be a game-changer in relationships at home and at work. And guess what? You can develop empathy! We wrap up with a bunch of great coaching questions ready to go!
