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Secrets to Success
Deborah Cole Micek
and John-Paul Micek
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Top achievers often rely on success coach
Part two of a two-part series
SUPER achievers like Michelle Wie and Bill Gates have a secret weapon. You, too, can obtain the source of this weapon. Hint: Accelerated knowledge.
Most "Super Achievers" have a three-prong strategy to obtaining accelerated knowledge in their industry, passion, or profession.
They each have:
» A carefully selected advisory board -- consisting, at a minimum, of a trusted attorney, CPA, and financial planner.
» A mentor who can add industry-specific knowledge.
» A success coach to provide that invaluable outside perspective plus the right tools and resources unique to each individual.
The first two strategic resources take a bit of time and effort to bring together. But the third resource, a success coach, can be at your disposal almost immediately.
The right success coach can also help you bring together the best advisory board and the most appropriate mentor for your long-term success.
You say that you've looked into "coaching" before and just got more confused?
I can't say that I blame you. As a matter of fact, it's not your problem. The problem lies with most independent coaches, and even some coaching organizations, trying to be all things to all people. Web sites, brochures and articles seem to present coaching as some kind of magic wand that will solve just about any problem you have or allow you to achieve just about any goal you want.
You need something more, and you need it from someone who has walked in your shoes. You need someone who has worked tireless hours in order to be first to market with an idea. You need someone who has made the "bet your whole business" type of decisions that you're making now -- not just teaching others without ever having put their own future on the line.
When you know it's time to recognize yourself as a Super Achiever and you're ready to step up to a new level of performance, profitability, and fulfillment, be sure to choose your success coach wisely. Be certain that his or her focus and your goals are in alignment.
With target-specific coaching from the right coach, your path to rapid-fire, long-lasting results in today's tumultuous business world will be a clear one.
Once you have your coach on your side, then you can go about selecting your board of advisors. Meet with them at least four times a year. If you bring them together, be sure to allow them to network with each other. It's preferable to do this while you are hosting a dinner party or something similar. This makes the evening an enjoyable one, while allowing them to learn from one another.
John-Paul Micek is the lead business coach at RPM Success Group Inc. Reach him at
JPM@RPMsuccess.com or toll-free at (888) 334-8151.
Deborah Cole Micek, chief executive officer of RPM Success Group, is a business success coach and life strategist. Reach her at
DCM@RPMsuccess.com or toll-free at (888) 334-8151.