How to spot bad vs. good coaching (& some announcements!)

<p>If you’re hanging ‘round these parts, you probably have an affinity for coaching and all the things that come with it: Personal development, self-awareness, growth, vulnerability, and asking big, existential questions.</p> <p>But the coaching world is as lawless as the wild west. Anyone can call themselves a coach and get away with it! In fact, we’ve met quite a few people who’ve come away <em>worse</em> than they started after working with a so-called coach.</p> <p>So, in this special non-blog episode of the podcast, we wanted to give you some pointers about what makes for good and bad coaching, so that you know what to expect and can avoid the occasional charlatan or swindler.</p> <p>We’re talked about…</p> <ul> <li>A couple stories of bad coaches doing more damage than good.</li> <li>Why giving advice is completed unrelated to coaching.</li> <li>Why good coaches don’t always take you seriously when you say you want something.</li> <li>How bad coaching gives band-aid solutions, while good coaching cures what ails you at the root level.</li> </ul> <p>After you’ve listened, <a href= "https://clarityonfire.com/bad-vs-good-coaching" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leave a comment</a> to let us know how this episode resonated with you!</p> <p>THE PPVE IS BACK (FOR THE LAST TIME!)</p> <p>Our online group coaching program, the <a href= "http://clarityonfire.com/work-with-us/passion-plan-virtual-experience/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Passion Plan Virtual Experience</a>, is <strong>open for enrollment for the last time EVER now through Wednesday, January 29</strong> (or when we hit 50 people, whichever comes first).</p> <p><strong>Early bird enrollment is going on right now! That means if you sign up before this Friday the 24th, you can get the course for $369 instead of the usual $469.</strong></p> <ul> <li>It’s a 6-week course that helps you figure out what to do with your life. Think of it as <strong>the “AP Life” class you should have taken</strong> in high school, but never got the chance!</li> <li>The conte