Love as a Guiding Principle in Coaching w/ Stephen McGhee

The Elevated Coach Podcast

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TLDR:

• A great coach is someone who is present, listens deeply, and creates through listening.
• Coaching is about serving, not selling. It's about creating a space of possibility for clients to explore and create.
• To be a successful coach, it requires willingness, humility, and a deep belief in the power of coaching.
• Creating new possibilities often requires stepping out of the 98% of thinking and embracing 10x thinking.
• Coaching is a career that requires dedication, hard work, and a commitment to continuous growth and learning. Many coaches and entrepreneurs start their businesses out of a desire to be validated or seen.
• The transition from a savior complex to empowering clients is crucial for personal growth and effective coaching.
• Great leaders have a growth mindset, take care of themselves, and are willing to disappoint in order to lead with truth and integrity.
• Coaches need to navigate the balance between building relationships and challenging clients, using love and vulnerability as guiding principles.
• Clear boundaries are essential for effective coaching, and they do not hinder the expression of love and compassion.

Summary:

In this conversation, Joel and Stephen Paul McGhee discuss the impact of coaching and mentorship on personal growth and transformation. They explore the qualities of a great coach, the power of presence, and the importance of creating a space of possibility. They also discuss the challenges and rewards of being a coach, including the need for humility and willingness to serve. Stephen shares examples of how he has created new possibilities for himself and his clients through coaching. The conversation highlights the importance of belief, commitment, and a clear vision in the coaching journey. The conversation explores the journey of personal development and coaching, the transition from a savior complex to empowering clients, the qualities of great leaders, the importance of vulnerability and clear boundaries, and the power of love in coaching. The key themes include personal growth, leadership, vulnerability, boundaries, and love.

Timestamps:

00:00 Meeting Stephen McGhee and the Power of Coaching

07:02 The Influence of Benjamin Hardy

13:29 Guiding Clients to Presence and Possibility

29:01 Fueling Belief and Willingness in the Coaching Journey

36:29 From Savior Complex to Empowering Clients

50:32 Love as a Guiding Principle in Coaching