I have always advised others. Helped managers think through difficult decisions. Asked the questions nobody else asks.
But did I receive what I gave? Not early enough.
What I mean
I wish I had had a coach ten years ago. Not because things were in crisis. But because it would have made me better — faster.
I am talking about the decisions that are not difficult because the alternatives are unclear. They are difficult because they are personal. What do I actually want? Where am I heading? What am I willing to compromise on — and what not?
That kind of decision is rarely made better by thinking more on your own. It is made better by talking to the right person.
Why we wait
I think most people put it off because it feels like admitting they cannot manage on their own.
That is the wrong conclusion. Seeking support is not weakness — it is a sign that you take your own development seriously enough to invest in it. The most effective leaders I have met are not the ones who manage everything alone. They are the ones who know when they need help and actually ask for it.
What I take from it
Det är aldrig för tidigt. Ett bra coachsamtal kräver inte att allt är svårt – det kräver bara en vilja att bli lite bättre på det man redan gör. Och det är en av de bästa investeringarna man kan göra. För sig själv, för sitt team och för sin organisation.
If you have thoughts, questions, or just want to talk something through – feel free to reach out. I'm always happy to have an initial conversation with no agenda.
Right person. Right place. Everything changes.