🐍 This year, as we’ve celebrated the Lunar New Year of the Snake, I realized something: There are a lot of coaching lessons to be learned from snakes, one of nature’s most fascinating creatures!
Now, I’ll admit it—I’m a bit creeped out by snakes. 😬 But they really *can* teach us a lot about coaching effectively. Just how are snakes and great coaching similar?
➡️ ADAPTABILITY:
Snakes shed their skin to grow. Great coaches help their clients shed limiting beliefs and outdated behaviors, so that they can reach their full potential.
➡️ RESILIENCE:
Snakes thrive in many environments, from deserts to forests. Great coaches guide clients through challenges, helping them adapt and thrive no matter what the circumstances.
➡️ PATIENCE:
Snakes wait for the right moment to strike. Great coaches know when to listen, when to ask tough questions, and when to encourage action.
➡️ FOCUS:
Snakes don’t waste energy. Great coaches help clients prioritize and focus on what truly matters to achieve their goals.
➡️ TRANSFORMATION:
Snakes symbolize renewal. Great coaches embrace change and guide clients through their own transformations, both personal and professional.
Even if snakes give some of us the heebie-jeebies (me included!), they’ve mastered the art of transformation, resilience, and focus—traits that are at the heart of strong coaching.
Let me know what you think… what other coaching lessons can snakes teach us? 🐍✨
Here’s wishing you a wonderful year ahead full of of wisdom, growth, and bold transformations!
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