Here we’ll look at how one of the big barriers to coaching other people is our own sense of self, our ego. We’ll look at the challenge of relaxing our natural urge to retain a sense of control during a conversation, for example to solve the problem or know the answer. I’ll also explain how this compulsion runs much deeper than a learnt management style. I’ll offer questions and ideas that will help you to become more aware of your ego and the strength of influence it can have upon you in your work environment.
Ego – what ego?
By your ego, I’m referring to your sense of identity that comes from your mind’s tendency to create a concept of who ...
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