Your intent as a Coach is more important than the Content

Sometimes, the challenges people face at home are the real reason behind their struggles as leaders. Personal and professional lives are always connected, and as coaches, we need to approach leadership transformation with empathy—it is essential.
In my recent case of coaching a C-Level executive, I had to face issues when it came to boundaries and how they tend to blur at times.
As a transformational coach, you have to get to the heart of the problem without your emotional biases coming in between. We have to look beyond the surface, break down barriers, and create space for transformation, all while maintaining boundaries.
That is why it is so important to identify three clear priorities to work on, even if the person says otherwise. These priorities can be the key to helping them become a better leader, gain the trust of their team, and truly grow.

In my experience, 𝟲𝟬-𝟳𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

What is happening internally—at home, in relationships, in their own minds—always finds its way into their work, even if they do not realize it. As transformational coaches, it is our job to recognize these patterns, break through them, and guide the process of real change.
At the end of the day, your intent as a coach is more important than the content, that is why instead of a trainer, a consultant or a counsellor think of yourself as a healer.