Post Status Draft – What is Coaching & What Are Key Times to Have a Coach with Kelly Gallagher

Episode Highlights:

[00:00:00] The role of coaching and introduction of Kelly Gallagher-Cory introduces Kelly Gallagher as his professional coach and discusses their working relationship for four and a half years.[00:01:25] Kelly's background in business development and coaching training- Kelly shares her background in business development and her coaching journey, including her training and pursuit of a master's degree.[00:07:38] The difference between coaching and therapy, and the value of coaching for high achievers-Cory and Kelly discuss the definition of coaching, the distinction between coaching and therapy, and the importance of coaching for high achievers.[00:11:39] The distinction between therapy and coaching-Discussion on the differences between therapy and coaching and how they complement each other.[00:12:41] The value of having a coach for high achievers-Exploration of the benefits of coaching for high achievers and the importance of self-awareness.[00:13:55] Times when people seek coaching-Identification of common situations that lead individuals to actively seek coaching, such as career conflicts, the desire for personal growth, and the need for support during organizational changes.[00:23:31] The role of coaching and the importance of ICF certification-Discussion on the role of coaching, the significance of ICF certification, and the difference between coaching and therapy.[00:28:34] The value of having a coach for high achievers-Exploration of the benefits of coaching for high performers and the potential negative stigma associated with coaching as a remedial tool.[00:31:58] Coaching for entrepreneurs-The essentiality of coaching for entrepreneurs, particularly in navigating change, making big decisions, and improving performance.[00:34:24] The role of coaching and seizing opportunities-Cory reflects on the importance of having a coach and making the most of opportunities in business.[00:35:18] The importance of personal happiness and joy in work-Kelly discusses the significance of finding joy and personal happiness in one's work and how it affects performance.[00:37:09] The passion for helping others and personal growth-Kelly shares her passion for helping others find personal growth in coaching and how it is more rewarding than pure sales.

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🔗 Mentioned in the show:University of Texas at Dallas Coaching ProgramInternational Coach Federation🐦 You can follow Post Status and our guests on Twitter:Kelly Gallagher  (Executive Coach, Gallagher Executive Coaching Partnerships)Cory Miller (CEO, Post Status)Olivia Bisset (Intern, Post Status)

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