If you feel capable, goal-oriented, or you’re already a great problem solver, you may be wondering how having your own personal coach can help you. I wondered that too, as I had done exciting things in my life and felt I knew where I was headed. But as I learned more about what coaches do, I realized that coaching could help me in so many areas.
The truth about most human beings–managers included–is that they are reluctant and even fearful about giving honest, constructive feedback. The reasons managers don’t give people helpful feedback differ, according to their beliefs about what will happen if they do give feedback.