Akeisha Johnson: Examining the Case for Engaging a Coach

<p><strong>In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Akeisha Johnson discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>Releasing the people and things that need to be released in your life.</li><li>Knowing when to charge for the amateur hobby that is getting in the way of your career.</li><li>Why you should have a coach (and how to identify the right coach for you).</li><li>Setting performance metrics and evaluating them regularly.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Cancel culture does not work, but you can give people a safe space to facilitate change with the real problems in the world.</li><li>A life coach is different from a sales coach. All coaches are different and have specialties.</li><li>Coaching is for everyone. It is not just for people who have more means or a bigger title or any other. Don’t eliminate opportunities for yourself based on incorrect perceptions.</li><li>The more accountability you have, the more likely you will be to follow through - coaching is a great way to hold yourself accountable.</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><strong>"Those metrics that you're talking about is the difference between you actually steering the wheel and the wind blowing your boat." —  </strong></i><strong>Akeisha Johnson</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Thank you to our Sponsors!</strong></p><p>LegalEase Marketing: <a href="https://legaleasemarketing.com/">https://legaleasemarketing.com/</a></p><p>Moneypenny: <a href="https://www.moneypenny.com/us/">https://www.moneypenny.com/us/</a></p><p>Practice Panther: <a href="https://www.practicepanther.com/">https://www.practicepanther.com/</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Episode References: </strong></p><ul><li>Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299">https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299</a></li><li>Video: Atomic Habits - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_nzqnXWvSo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_nzqnXWvSo</a></li><li>Book: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks - <a href="http