Georgetown: 2-8

Had my first coaching session with Sue today. Opened up about my habit of being skeptical about others. Tend to create distance between myself and others, by believing they can not relate to my background, to my experience. It is as if I am looking for something to trigger my skeptical behavior. It even happened today on the call, when Sue told me that she was involved with Landmark communications and the Forum.  I once went to the Forum. While I felt as if there were some good learnings to be had, I felt as if there was too much of a sell going on. I felt as if the participants were trying to pressure their guests into participating.

We also discussed how to set up the first meeting of a coaching relationship. Focus on:
– Determine what the coaching relationship will be
– Share experience coaching others or being coached
– Be aware of any barriers you put up when communicating with others
– Except any issues you think you are have, are really a part of who you are (that’s why they exist)
– For each journey, think about what you want to accomplish
– Be aware of what is going on for you when you feel uncomfortable (or in my case skeptical)

During the first week, I am focusing mainly on how leaders communicate. Am learning some good tips, such as:
– When interacting with others, think about what you can learn from them
– Focus on the facts (and not assessments)
– When making a declaration, focus on the future and where things can go, and then discuss what you can do in the present to achieve your goals.

Wrestling with what to call my company. Open to any names or suggestions.