"I don't know," says the Client. "Liar, liar pants on fire," says the Coach

The one thing I won’t let you get away with is saying you don’t know. Ready to explore yourself? Are you prepared to dive into the depths of your potential and emerge stronger, wiser, and more confident? If so, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

James

5/27/20242 min read

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When it comes to coaching, it's often said that friends make the worst coaches. Why? Because coaching friends means you have to put sympathy and warmth to one side and ask difficult questions. As a coach at HiR, I understand that my role is to challenge you, to dig deeper, and to push you beyond the comfort zone that friends and family often tread carefully around.

"I Don’t Know" – The Ultimate Lie

Let’s get one thing straight: if someone says they don’t know, they lie. It’s not that they don’t know; they’re choosing not to explore what they know. Coaching is a judgement-free zone, where you are free from the ulterior motives of friends or family members who might be swayed by their desire to be liked and loved. As your coach, I don't need to be liked or loved. My job is to ask the right questions at the right time and to know when to dig deeper.

The Power of Difficult Questions

Coaching is about unlocking potential, and sometimes that means confronting uncomfortable truths. When a client answers a question with “I don’t know,” it’s my job to help them go deeper. Because convincing yourself that you don’t know is a surefire way to stunt your growth.

Exploring the Unknown

Imagine this: play a game with yourself. Pretend that you do know the answer. What would it be? What could it be? This simple shift in mindset can open up new pathways of understanding and self-discovery. At HiR, our coaching sessions are designed to explore every aspect of your life and ambitions. You can talk about anything you like, and I’ll coach you to achieve anything legal, and that doesn’t put you or anyone else at risk.

The HiR Commitment

However, the one thing I won’t let you get away with is saying you don’t know.

Ready to explore yourself?

Are you prepared to dive into the depths of your potential and emerge stronger, wiser, and more confident? If so, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Coaching with me and HiR is about more than just achieving goals; it’s about discovering the truth within yourself and having the courage to act on it. It's time to stop lying to yourself and start growing. Let’s uncover the answers you already know and unlock the potential you’ve been hiding.

Join me, and let's embark on this transformative journey together.