632: Diving Deep Within: Stop Being a Coach Resister, Use the Socratic Method, Discover Your Aspirational Self, and Become Coachable with Melinda Kelly

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Melinda Kelly wants to know: are you a "coach resister?" You're afraid to invest the money? Don't want to give up control to someone else? Think you know better and if you tough it out, it will get better? You've tried and it didn't work, so you won't give it another shot? Until, maybe, the hammer comes down! Your business hits rock bottom, your partner leaves you, your health deserts you, you're so miserable you're loading up on anti-depressants? That's usually when someone gets desperate enough to hire a coach. But Melinda J. Kelly says it's a mistake to wait that long when there are so many ways for you to thrive and succeed NOW with a coach that's right for you. But there's more to it than just hiring a coach...you have to be ready, willing and have the right mindset to make the relationship succeed...and she tells you how you can go deeply within to prepare yourself for a coaching relationship that will take you far beyond what you can do on your own. She provides the roadmap in today's podcast episode where we discuss Finding Your Coach and Diving Deep Within. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMCWe83NGAw Quotes: “We are so smart we're stupid. We're so full of knowing everything that we don't realize there are still a few things we don't know.” - Melinda Kelly “Your friends admire you for your qualities, but they love you for your flaws.” - Melinda Kelly “Success is getting what you want, but happiness is wanting what you get. Too often, we're chasing somebody else's dream. I want everyone to have everything, but I want it to be their everything.” - Melinda Kelly Takeaways: 03:54 Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and can lead to personal and professional growth. 09:08 Being open to feedback requires setting aside ego and truly listening to new perspectives. 19:08 Coaching relationships should be viewed as equal partnerships focused on mutual benefit and learning. 23:12 Self-awareness is crucial in choosing the right mentor and getting the most out of coaching experiences. 27:47 Success isn't just about achieving goals, but about finding happiness and pursuing your own dreams.Resources Melinda J. Kelly (Official Site) Contact Melinda (To receive a copy of her Aha! quiz) Finding Your Coach: Diving Deep Within Kindle Edition (Book)

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