Are You Coachable?
Activity:
To fully understand what being coachable is, let’s explore a self-assessment activity:
Step 1: Self-Reflection
Activity: Take a few moments to ask these questions designed to measure your willingness to accept feedback, your openness to learning, and your ability to implement changes.
How do you react to constructive criticism?
Do you actively seek feedback from others?
How often do you make changes based on feedback?
Step 2: Role-Playing Exercises
Activity: Practice giving and receiving feedback in a supportive way.
How did it feel to give feedback to yourself?
What strategies help in receiving feedback positively?
What areas can you improve to become more coachable?
Step 3: Build a Growth Mindset
Objective: To cultivate a growth mindset among participants.
Activity: Cultivate a growth mindset by placing emphasis on the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. Brainstorming and reflective writing are great techniques to implement.
How does a growth mindset relate to being coachable?
Write down some examples of how a growth mindset has helped you succeed.
Step 4: Develop an Action Plan
Objective: To create a personal action plan for improving coachability.
Activity: Craft an action plan that outlines specific steps you will take to become more coachable.
It can include the following:
Setting feedback goals
Identifying areas that need improvement
Commit to regular self-reflection
The key takeaway lies in Michael Jordan’s success story - being coachable is crucial for growth. If you continuously apply the principles of coachability in your personal and professional life, you will continue to learn, adapt, and grow.
