Being liked is not necessary in the world of coaching

Too often we as coaches care too much about being liked. That diminishes our service.

Being liked is not necessary in the world of coaching. Saying and doing what really serves the person is.

Today I was interviewed by a coach who said she feels uncomfortable to follow up with her clients after 6 months. What if they haven't done what they said they would and feel bad about it? 

Think like a personal trainer. A trainer contacts a person and asks: "How are you doing? Are you in shape? Do you need some help?"

People like to be contacted by PTs because we all want to be reminded of what we know we need to do. It may be uncomfortable if you bought the gym pass and haven't used it in 2 months but it is service.   

Or think like a doctor. 

Does a doctor care about being liked? Does he care whether the patient likes him and decides to hire him? 

He wants to help and he makes a recommendation. "This is what will help you. How else can I help?"

You can be like that doctor, too.