A Coaching Paradox
Top performers have coaches in business, politics, sports, or arts. Some fifteen years ago, when I sat for an interview for a management consultant, trainer, and executive coach position, I had little experience in the field but a story to tell. My taekwondo coach was, at the time, head coach for the Canadian national team. While I was sweating, aching to merit a black belt, those sparring next to me were sharpening their physical and mental skills to earn a spot in the Olymp