Excuses most people make for not hiring a coach

Excuse# 1: “I am already successful”

All the world’s top athletes have coaches. They are successful and continue engaging with a coach to help themselves get even better. Similarly, top executives hire a coach either to help themselves get better or to develop the next level of leadership effectiveness.

Excuse# 2: "I don't have the time to engage with a Coach"

In today’s world, no executive has any more time than you. They all have the same number of hours every day. The question is: how do we choose to spend our time?

Coaching nets you saved time by helping you to delegate effectively, distinguish
meaningful vs. wasteful work, prioritize tasks, and devote more time to the
most important things in your life.

Excuse# 3: "I need to wait until I get over this project or initiative or busy patch in life"

Were you struggling to find time in the past 12 months? Past 6 months? Past 3 months?
If yes and you think - "I will have more time after I get over this current busy
phase" This statement is not accurate in predicting the future. There will always be more
busy phases to follow this current patch.
Striving to find time is not the cure for not engaging a coach. In fact, coaching
enables you to live without constantly humping and fighting fires. It helps you do more in less time by taking wise and well-thought decisions.

Excuse# 4: "I can't afford coaching"

This depends on whether you want to budget for your own professional development. Are you willing to invest in your own growth?
Coaching is not a way to spend money, it is your best means for getting a great return on your investment in self-growth.

Excuse# 5: "I already get advice from family and friends"

Sure! Our buddies and family members all give us advice. But they may not have the right experience and expertise that professional advisors and coaches provide.
Coaches are thinking partners and your best collaborators for guiding you to
create a matching solution for your specific need or situation.

Excuse# 6: "I can't trust someone with my secrets"
Are you a loner?
Coaches maintain confidentiality because that is the necessary part for working with clients and building a trusted relationship. The confidentiality clause is part
of a standard coaching agreement and you must insist your coach to include it
in the agreement.

Excuse# 7: "I am not sure if I could learn from another person"
Do you want to figure out everything on your own? Are you planning to walk all alone in your career journey?
Coaching allows you to find out your blind-spots and figure out your development areas. Whether you are totally ready to learn or somewhat reluctant at the start,
anyone who hires a reputed coach will gain some valuable insights and take-aways.