Navigating the messy middle of your career? You need a coach.
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- Jun 3
- 2 min read
Navigating the messy middle of your career? You need a coach.
Let's be honest – nobody teaches you how to navigate the messy middle of your career. You graduate, land a job, maybe get promoted once or twice, and then... what? Suddenly you're expected to lead people, make strategic decisions, and somehow transform from "person who does good work" to "person who gets things done through others."
That's where coaching comes in, and it's not just nice-to-have anymore – it's essential.
You Can't See Your Own Blind Spots
Here's the thing about blind spots: they're called blind spots for a reason. That communication style that works great with your team? It might be driving your peers crazy. Those "refreshing" comments in meetings? They could be undermining your credibility.
A coach acts like a professional mirror, reflecting back what others see but are too polite (or too scared) to tell you directly. They'll catch the subtle stuff – like how you shut down when receiving feedback or the way you unconsciously favor certain types of people on your team.
The Peter Principle is Real (And Coming for You)
Remember the Peter Principle? People get promoted to their level of incompetence. It's not because people are incompetent – it's because the skills that got you here won't get you there. Leading a team of five requires different muscles than leading fifty. Managing up to a CEO demands different finesse than managing up to a director.
Coaching helps you develop these new muscles before you need them. It's like strength training for your career – you're building capacity for challenges you haven't faced yet.
Everyone Else is Getting Coached
While you're wondering if coaching is worth it, your competition is already three sessions deep into understanding their leadership style and working on their executive presence. The most successful leaders I know aren't the ones who never needed help – they're the ones who sought help early and often.
It's the Ultimate Career Insurance Policy
Think of coaching as career insurance. You might not need it today, but when that promotion opportunity comes up, when you're asked to lead a major initiative, or when you're navigating a difficult team dynamic, you'll be glad you invested in yourself.
The leaders who thrive in uncertainty aren't the ones who have all the answers – they're the ones who've developed the skills to find answers, adapt quickly, and lead confidently even when they don't know what comes next.
Your career will thank you. And so will everyone who has to work with you.
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