A part of the coach education process is to write a statement of your coaching philosophy. An ideological statement of intent. Only it’s a bit like eating Greek salads on holiday.
When you get home the Feta doesn’t taste the same. Sitting with your workmates is not like sitting near a beach with your shorts on. And well, it’s not the same is it?
Perhaps then coaching philosophies are best left for those perfect moments. Those moments when you can dream a little. Plan a little. Implement a little.
You guessed it.
After a week back no one wants to hear about your holiday. But that has never stopped you yet.
Plan – Implement – Assess – Reflect.
You don’t go on holiday because you care what anyone else thinks. You go because it makes you feel good.
Go write your coaching philosophy because standing up for what you believe in will make you feel good all year round.