Lisa Murphy argues self-doubt is a growth signal, not weakness. She offers three moves: swap "I can't" for "I'm learning," remember that coaching is asking questions not having answers, and use her "fear and focus" and "target goals" models to turn uncertainty into curiosity.
Ever feel that pang of doubt creeping in? Like, "Can I really coach this person?" You're not alone. But what if doubt wasn't a weakness? What if it was a signal for growth? Here's how I reframe doubt: 1. I change my vocabulary. Words have power. Instead of "I can't," I say, "I'm learning." 2. I ground myself in my expertise. Coaching is about asking the right questions, not having all the answers. 3. I use my frameworks. If fear's the barrier, I use fear and focus. If action is the challenge, I go to target goals. Instead of uncertainty, I choose curiosity, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving. Coaching isn't about perfection; it's about breakthroughs together. How do you handle self-doubt? Let's talk in the comments. We're not alone. But what if doubt wasn't a weakness? What if it was a signal for growth? Here's how I reframe doubt. 1, I change my vocabulary. Words have power. Instead of "I can't," I say "I'm learning." 2, I ground myself in my expertise. Coaching is about asking the right questions, not having all the answers. 3, I use my frameworks. If fear's the barrier, I use fear and focus. If action is the challenge, I go to target goals. Instead of uncertainty, I choose curiosity, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving. Coaching isn't about perfection. It's about breakthroughs together. How do you handle self-doubt? Let's talk in the comments.
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