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Great People Make Great Coaches; Be One

rick_reddington Rick Reddington

Rick Reddington

Thomas J. Leonard, along with just a few others, coined the term coaching. He launched and influenced a multi-billion dollar industry because he just wanted to help people live life more completely. 

Thomas J. Leonard was one of the early founders of the industry that we now refer to as professional coaching. While working as a financial planner, Thomas realized that people wanted something other than advice, guidance, or even answers, to somewhat predictable professional or economic scenarios; people yearned for much more. Responding to this opportunity, Thomas, along with just a few others, coined the term coaching, and began to create his legacy. Along the way, Thomas designed countless tools, techniques, and coaching models. Thomas also founded the International Association of Coaches, CoachU, and Coachville. Thomas was a gay man, and a member of a 12 Step Recovery program.

My article will introduce the reader to Thomas J. Leonard, and briefly explore how he launched and influenced a multi-billion dollar industry because he just wanted to help people live life more completely.

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Rick Reddington

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Change is misunderstood. Surveys indicate that many people believe change is uncomfortable, challenging, and often difficult. This is usually only true when we don’t understand how change will impact us personally, we are not prepared, or we cannot comprehend the why behind the what. Our attitude towards change is quite different when we recognize the potential benefits, understand the value, and appreciate the proposed outcome. In fact, in this context, people are motivated and energized by change. Your informed awareness, willingness and perspective change the game.

When you realize what got you here, won’t get you there, it’s time to embrace change. If there’s a gap between where you are and where you’d rather be, it’s time to navigate change. Like it or not, change is the only constant, it’s the pathway forward – let’s grow.

Aligning with a competent coach produces favorable outcomes, when you’re willing to do the work, and change. Coaching provides the insight and support to move you forward, to accelerate development, and to achieve your goals – with purpose… on purpose.

 

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