The 5 Biggest Reasons to Delay Hiring a Coach (or How to Successfully Delay Your Next Big Breakthrough)
We all do it. We wait for the "perfect" time to start that new project, hire that next assistant, or finally engage a coach. We tell ourselves we’re being prudent. But let’s look at the most common reasons (let’s call them what they are— excuses ) people delay coaching, and see if they actually hold water. 1. "I’m Just Too Busy Right Now" This is the gold standard of excuses—the "busy trap." You have a mountain of paperwork, back-to-back client meetings that all seem to run over, and a CRM that hasn't been updated since last quarter. You tell yourself that once the "dust settles" from this current rush, you'll have the mental bandwidth to focus on growth. The Irony: You are waiting for the storm to pass before you learn how to build a better boat. If you are too busy to find a way to be less busy, you aren't just working hard—you're successfully ensuring that next quarter looks exactly like this one.. 2. "I Need to Reach [...