One of the most counterintuitive truths about coaching: the struggle against it often makes it worse. Acceptance — clearly misunderstood — is one of the most powerful tools available.
What Acceptance of Coaching Actually Means
Acceptance does NOT mean:
- Liking or approving of coaching
- Giving up on getting better
- Thinking coaching is okay
Acceptance DOES mean:
- Acknowledging coaching without adding unnecessary struggle against the fact of its existence
- Allowing coaching to be present without fighting it into bigger problems
- Making room for coaching while still living your values
The ACT Approach to Coaching
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses acceptance as a core tool: instead of fighting coaching, you learn to make room for it while committing to valued action regardless.
The Paradox of Accepting Coaching
Many people find that when they stop fighting coaching and simply allow it, it loses intensity. The suffering of coaching is partly the struggle against it.