I am scared of facing the dragons, Suba. Hence, a lot resistant to taking up coaching.”
Both the client and I smiled softly. We knew the deeper meaning of these sentences. This was a follow-up conversation after the discovery call I had with a client in June 2023. The client wanted to be coached but was hesitant because of the inner work she was supposed to do between sessions.
Further conversation gave her the clarity into taking up coaching, we just completed the first agreement last month – 1 year of coaching journey.
We met over a coffee during the weekend as a catch-up call after a few weeks’ gap – which I diligently do to check their energy when they are away from the coaching space. Any form of unnecessary dependency is not good for my client's growth.
“Suba, remember me talking about the dragons last year, I am glad I chose to come out of my shell and so allowed the dragons to come out too. And, you must write about it in your newsletter.” we both laughed out loud as she said that.
Growth is a delicate dance where you balance risk and rewards, stability and change, pushing forward yet controlling, and challenges and opportunities knocking on the same door.
When it comes to Leadership Growth, one may have to dance with two left or right feet too.
A few reasons frequently pop up in my coaching conversations why ‘RESISTANCE’ is part of the DNA of many leaders today
* Difficulty moving away from established routines and practices
* Disagreement on goals and resource allocation within the leadership team
* Skepticism or unwillingness from stakeholders to support new initiatives
* Reluctance to take risks or make bold decisions due to potential negative outcomes
* Challenges in delegating responsibilities and trusting team members
* Difficulty aligning new strategies with existing organizational culture or values
* Hesitance to address or act on critical feedback from employees or peers
* Resistance to upskilling or training due to perceived inadequacy or discomfort
* Avoiding difficult conversations or decisions to prevent disagreements or tension
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