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What Covid Taught Us About Coaching and About Ourselves
~ The Three Lessons ~
By Laurel Elders, PCC, CEC
Institute Founder & CEO
~ The Three Lessons ~
By Laurel Elders, PCC, CEC
Institute Founder & CEO
Wow, what a whirlwind the entire world went through in March of 2020!
When Covid initially hit, we all experienced a plethora of emotions and challenges.
We endured quarantine, lack of food and toilet paper, feelings of disbelief, the devastation and fear of losing loved ones, and anxieties around “What does this means for our future?”
These were all elements we began to face together, yet separately in our homes.
Parents of young children had to work from home while the kids were running around in the background. Depression, anxiety, and financial concerns began to rise for many. Tensions were running higher, and this became a new norm as we faced uncertainty.
We are just now starting to turn the corner. With any major challenge, there are take-aways if we pay attention for them.
One such experience brought me to tears.
I was sitting in my living room working on my laptop during quarantine, and all of the sudden I heard a bunch of cars honking their horns. The number of cars honking kept increasing. I was starting to get nervous. I thought, “What in the world is going on?!”
I live in the outskirts of town, not next to the freeway where you might expect a car jam of honking vehicles. The next thing that happened brings tears to my eyes as I write this.
All of the teachers from the elementary school down the street painted their cars with inspiring quotes like, “We love you!” “We miss you!” “Hang in there!” They were honking their horns and waving to their students as they drove by.
The kids were so excited and jumped up and down seeing all the familiar faces that were supporting them during an incredibly challenging time.
This event is evidence of what we are capable of and SO much more! This is the essence of our humanity. Below are three key lessons that Covid taught us about our own humanity and also about the world of coaching.
When Covid initially hit, we all experienced a plethora of emotions and challenges.
We endured quarantine, lack of food and toilet paper, feelings of disbelief, the devastation and fear of losing loved ones, and anxieties around “What does this means for our future?”
These were all elements we began to face together, yet separately in our homes.
Parents of young children had to work from home while the kids were running around in the background. Depression, anxiety, and financial concerns began to rise for many. Tensions were running higher, and this became a new norm as we faced uncertainty.
We are just now starting to turn the corner. With any major challenge, there are take-aways if we pay attention for them.
One such experience brought me to tears.
I was sitting in my living room working on my laptop during quarantine, and all of the sudden I heard a bunch of cars honking their horns. The number of cars honking kept increasing. I was starting to get nervous. I thought, “What in the world is going on?!”
I live in the outskirts of town, not next to the freeway where you might expect a car jam of honking vehicles. The next thing that happened brings tears to my eyes as I write this.
All of the teachers from the elementary school down the street painted their cars with inspiring quotes like, “We love you!” “We miss you!” “Hang in there!” They were honking their horns and waving to their students as they drove by.
The kids were so excited and jumped up and down seeing all the familiar faces that were supporting them during an incredibly challenging time.
This event is evidence of what we are capable of and SO much more! This is the essence of our humanity. Below are three key lessons that Covid taught us about our own humanity and also about the world of coaching.
1: Coaches Answered the Call
When Covid hit, coaches were already poised to help. Coaches were already working online and over the phone. As the demand for help increased, coaches rose to the occasion. Many coaches were able to thrive during Covid and then turn around and donate time to coaching those facing a job loss. The coaching community is one of the most supportive, empowering communities to be a part of and there's room for more! The world needs more coaches!
2: Coaches Are Trained to Rise Above
Coaches are actively a part of much needed solutions in life. Coaches make a living helping people create empowered solutions. Coaches who graduate from our school are trained to see the big picture, move beyond stuck, and take a more positive viewpoint. During Covid, our coaches were ready to help people rise above the moments of devastation and get in touch with the bigger picture of their lives. This empowered people to continue to thrive during a very challenging and fragile time.
3: We Can Pivot. We Did Pivot!
Covid taught our leaders that the old beliefs of “we can’t” were simply not true. Covid taught us we can pivot. We did pivot! Humanity is capable of way more agility than we previously gave ourselves credit for. Covid uncloaked a fuller spectrum of our humanity. We experienced this firsthand when we had to adapt and adjust as an IICT community. In the midst of stress, we came together in unity and supported each other in new and creative ways.
If you want to be a part of a network of coaches empowering others, we are here for you!
Covid taught us the relevance and importance of adopting empowering skillsets, gaining global access by coaching virtually, and learning new unique approaches to rise above challenges. There is incredible fulfillment in helping someone grow into a new potentiated space in their life and work, even during stress. If you feel called to coach… IICT has options for every path.
We invite you to consider:
When Covid hit, coaches were already poised to help. Coaches were already working online and over the phone. As the demand for help increased, coaches rose to the occasion. Many coaches were able to thrive during Covid and then turn around and donate time to coaching those facing a job loss. The coaching community is one of the most supportive, empowering communities to be a part of and there's room for more! The world needs more coaches!
2: Coaches Are Trained to Rise Above
Coaches are actively a part of much needed solutions in life. Coaches make a living helping people create empowered solutions. Coaches who graduate from our school are trained to see the big picture, move beyond stuck, and take a more positive viewpoint. During Covid, our coaches were ready to help people rise above the moments of devastation and get in touch with the bigger picture of their lives. This empowered people to continue to thrive during a very challenging and fragile time.
3: We Can Pivot. We Did Pivot!
Covid taught our leaders that the old beliefs of “we can’t” were simply not true. Covid taught us we can pivot. We did pivot! Humanity is capable of way more agility than we previously gave ourselves credit for. Covid uncloaked a fuller spectrum of our humanity. We experienced this firsthand when we had to adapt and adjust as an IICT community. In the midst of stress, we came together in unity and supported each other in new and creative ways.
If you want to be a part of a network of coaches empowering others, we are here for you!
Covid taught us the relevance and importance of adopting empowering skillsets, gaining global access by coaching virtually, and learning new unique approaches to rise above challenges. There is incredible fulfillment in helping someone grow into a new potentiated space in their life and work, even during stress. If you feel called to coach… IICT has options for every path.
We invite you to consider:
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