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Have you ever felt lost because you didn’t know where to go in life?

Have you ever felt unmotivated because it seemed like you were just repeating the same thing day in and day out (as if you’re slowly spiraling downward)?

If you’ve experienced this, then maybe just like me, you’ve tried talking to friends and family — people who love and care about you — to talk about what was bothering you.

But sometimes it doesn’t really help, does it?

Sometimes the loved ones we approach for help (bless their hearts) end up making the conversation about them, or giving advice that you feel doesn’t really apply to you. Even IF they have the best intentions.

Rather than being heard and finding clarity, you’re stuck in the same situation you were in the first place with an added fear of judgement from those you sought help from.

(Of course, there are times our loved ones ARE able to really help us move forward — but reality is, this ideal scenario may not apply every single time.)

If you are looking to find clarity, direction, and purpose — then receiving coaching may be a solution you can consider.

In this week’s letter I will introduce to you what coaching is (plus the differences between it, therapy, mentoring, and teaching), the problems it can help solve, and how you can determine if coaching is right for you.

But before we dive in, an announcement.

I soon be releasing a FREE resource that will be available to you, my friend.

I’ve created a Goal Setting Guide that will help you set clear and actionable goals to support you in moving forward in your life. This has personally helped me and my paying clients have clear direction and build momentum towards a desired future.

If you want to receive this gift, leave a comment at the bottom of this post saying “Goal Setting Guide” for you to be put on the waitlist.

I’ll be releasing it on the 20th of October. Limited slots available until I convert it to a paid resource.

[UPDATE]

I’ve already released the guide. Click here to download it.

Now, let’s get into it.

What the Heck Is Coaching — and How Is It Different from Therapy, Mentoring, and Teaching?

Coaching is a collaborative and transformative process that helps people unlock their potential and achieve their goals.

It involves a coach working with you to:

• Help clarify your vision

• Set meaningful goals

• Create actionable plans

• Provide accountability

• Facilitate self-discovery through feedback

Through asking the right questions, active listening, and guidance, a coach supports you in your journey of goal achievement and personal growth.

Coaching sessions can cover different topics like career development, love and relationships, self-improvement, and overall well-being.

Unlike therapy or counseling (which focuses on resolving past issues) coaching is forward-focused and intends to support personal and professional achievement and growth.

Now that we have a better idea of what coaching is, here is what sets it apart from therapy, mentoring, and teaching:

1. Therapy (or Counseling): This focuses on resolving past issues and emotional well-being. Therapists and counselors provide support, guidance, and therapeutic interventions to help you overcome challenges and improve mental health.
   Coaching is NOT therapy and is not a replacement of it or counseling in any way or form.

   
   

2. Mentoring: This involves a more experienced individual (a mentor) sharing their knowledge, skills, and insights with a less experienced individual (a mentee). Typically you would want to seek mentors that have the results that you want to achieve in a specific field.
   Coaching is also NOT mentoring, but one often includes the other (especially if the coach has specialized knowledge or experience in that specific field — I, for example, personally mentor sales professionals and other coaches as I have nearly 5 years of experience in both fields).

   
   

3. Teaching: This is a structured approach where knowledge and skills are imparted from the teacher to the student. It usually follows a curriculum and involves instructing and explaining concepts (think high-school or university).
   Coaching can typically involve teaching, especially when explaining concepts on self-improvement and personal development to the client.

Notice how each approach has its own unique benefits and can be valuable depending on your needs and circumstances.

Problems Coaching Can Help Solve

Coaching can address a lot of different challenges and help you overcome obstacles in your personal and professional life.

Here are some of the problems that coaching can help you solve:

• Lack of clarity on where to go in life

• Feeling stuck in moving towards your vision

• Not knowing how to get to your income goals

• No one to safely talk to regarding your problems

• Self-esteem issues

On the other hand, here are some common areas where coaching can make a significant impact:

• Goal Setting and Achievement

• Career Development

• Improved Performance (in sports, sales, business, productivity, etc.)

• Work-Life Balance

• Self-Confidence and Motivation

Is Coaching Right for You?

Coaching is helpful to a lot of people from different walks of life, but it might not be suitable for everyone.

In this section, we will explore when coaching IS a good fit for you and when it is NOT a good fit for you.

Let’s first explore the instances when coaching is NOT suitable for you:

1. You are seeking therapy or counseling. If you are dealing with deep emotional (or unresolved) trauma and severe mental health issues, it’s important to seek the guidance of a qualified therapist. Again, coaching is not a replacement for therapy and is not designed to address psychological conditions.

   
   

2. You have a lack of commitment. Coaching requires a commitment to personal growth and development. If you are not willing or ready to invest the time, effort, and resources into the coaching process, it might not be the right time for you to engage in coaching.

   
   

3. You are limited in resources. If you currently lack the time, energy, or finances to sign up for coaching, it might be more appropriate to explore coaching once you have the capacity to fully commit to the process (there are a lot of free resources on the internet that can help you in the meantime until you reach a point where you have the resources available to invest).

   
   

4. You have resistance to change. Coaching is about creating meaningful and positive changes in your life. For you to get to your next level in life, it requires a change in your thoughts, beliefs, and actions. If you are resistant to change, find it impossible to step out of your comfort zone, or aren’t open to looking at new perspectives, coaching will not be effective for you.

On the flip side, here are a few indicators that coaching might be a good fit for you:

1. You have a strong desire for growth. If you have this deep internal pull towards growing personally or professionally, and you are willing to invest time and effort into your development — coaching can provide the guidance and support you need.

   
   

2. You are open to feedback and reflection. Coaching has a lot to do with receiving feedback (to help uncover your blind spots) and engaging in self-reflection and introspection. If you are willing to receive gut-level honest feedback (which often can sting) to explore your thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors — coaching can help you gain new insights and help make positive change in your life.

   
   

3. You have a readiness to take action. Coaching is very much action-oriented. The solutions are often discovered in coaching sessions, but to truly create a significant change you must apply it and take action. If you are ready to set meaningful goals and commit to making meaningful changes in your life — coaching can provide the structure and accountability to support your progress.

   
   

4. You are willing to invest in yourself. It takes time, energy, and finances to work with a coach (and often, investing in yourself is what gives you the biggest return as it can have a direct correlation to your income levels). If you are willing to make that investment to work with a coach — you are demonstrating your commitment to your growth and development.

Remember, it’s important to assess your own needs, circumstances, and readiness before signing up for coaching.

In Conclusion

At the end of the day coaching is a collaborative partnership.

It will help you discover that the solutions to your problems have always been in you — maybe you just need to increase your level of awareness about yourself enough to find them.

A coach might just be the right resource to guide you into this self-discovery.

With a higher level of self-awareness, you are more equipped to make choices with greater responsibility (because you have a greater response ability) — which can ultimately lead you to a life of abundance.

Always remember, that you deserve that.

All the love,
All the power,

— Zach Marañon

P.S. Whenever you are ready, there are 3 ways that I can be of help to you:

1. Follow me on Instagram here if you want a source of bite-sized ideas and content that can help you reach your next level in life.

2. Book a free kick-off conversation for one-on-one coaching here if you are an entrepreneur or sales professional currently looking to create solutions to a problem or challenge in your life but you seem to be stuck.

3. Download my goal setting guide here if you are wanting to create clarity on your desired outcomes (Free until 100 downloads — and then I convert it to a paid resource).

P.P.S. If you are from the Philippines and are looking for a personal mastery workshop to help you experience growth and transformation, check out Discovery by I Am Plus Coaching and Training Systems. It’s where my journey of self evolution personally got fast-tracked.