“So, if I coach with you, are you going to make me get up at 7:30 every morning because I like to sleep in.”
I laughed out loud; this was a new one for me.
I first explained that no, I was not going to “make” her do anything. All decisions are hers.
Second, whether she gets up at 7:30 AM or not is her choice. I just want her to be down with her decision.
Does she like how she shows up to life when she gets up at 7:30 AM? If so, great!
Does she like how she shows up to life when she gets up at 10 or 11 AM? If so, also great.
Maybe when she wakes up at 7:30, she is crabby and sleep-deprived. I don’t know; I’m not around her that early.
Regardless, what does SHE want? When does SHE feel best? What works for HER?
My favorite part of coaching is having my clients get to THEIR answers, reflecting back on what THEY want, and then supporting them to be solid on whatever that is.
It’s a beautiful thing.
