Coaching Quotes Quotes & Sayings

...you can always agree on one thing. You can shake hands, smile, and say, 'Yes...we will have to agree to disagree. — Ken Poirot

There is no failure, unless we fail to begin or we fail to continue. — Christopher Babson

An authentic coaching relationship gives the client personal choice and control. — Michael J. Marx

United a herd is an army; divided a herd is fair game. — Matshona Dhliwayo

We were motivated by our mentors to go an extra mile. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Taking personal accountability is a beautiful thing because it gives us complete control of our destinies. — Heather Schuck

A knowledgeable manager can lend to the success of an organization "almost" as much as a poorly trained manager can damage it. — Mark W. Boyer

If you do not have a defined process that moves your people forward so the can achieve greater results, then what is it you are managing? — Keith Rosen

Mentoring is passion for skills and knowledge-transfer to young people — Lailah Gifty Akita

Coaching is one of the most effective leadership styles that can transform, empower and unlock people's potential. Ask more, advice less, elevate your impact forever. — Farshad Asl

Maybe you are in the Abyss of Emotional Bankruptcy looking for a way out, looking for the next rung in the ladder on your climb to the Peak of Happiness, or you may even be at the Peak of Happiness already, looking for a way to stay there. Wherever you are in life, this book is designed to give you the tools necessary to help you achieve your goals. — Ken Poirot

Embrace your past. It's your greatest teacher. When you learn and apply those lessons than it no longer defines your future. — Sarah Centrella

You begins with 'Y'-so ask, observe, and listen. — Ken Poirot

Optimize and take flight!!! Stay educated in your field, excite those around you and be energizing!! That is the E3 system, its simple yet so rewarding! — Lasean Rinique

The whole universe wants to contribute to
you. The world wants to contribute to you. The world wants to give you everything you desire - but you don't ask. — Gary M. Douglas

Don't ever perceive other people's success as your own failure. — Rob Liano

Only 12 managers have lasted more than three years with the Indians, and only three of those who did last longer than three years managed to do so without a winning record. The Indians have made strides in many areas the last three years and the shifts and changes amongst the coaching staff resulted in a highly respected group that was anxious and ready to guide the Tribe back to the postseason, but unfortunately it never materialized. Turns out the three-year threshold is a pretty solid limit for how patient an organization is when it comes to managers, and the gains made in 2011 were completely lost and then some in 2012. Acta's tenure with the club came to an end with six games left on the 2012 schedule. He ranks 13th in franchise history for games managed, but any optimisim regarding the Tribe in 2013 will rest squarely with new hire Terry Francona. — Tucker Elliot

Many people are not ready to pay for advice they can use, so the few that do, break boundaries and soar higher. — Bernard Kelvin Clive

A coach is someone skilled at unlocking your ideas with the right questions. A good coach knows that the answer to everything you need is within you. — Farshad Asl

A moral dilemma can be large or small, important or inconsequential, urgent or secondary. One thing is certain: moral dilemmas are ever present. — Michael J. Marx

Teamwork, amazing outcome. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Coaching is a service. We serve our clients and have their well-being as the higher priority. — Michael J. Marx

The Bible will guide you. It will be a light unto your path. — Michael J. Marx

Self-reliance is an America virtue but not a biblical value. Solomon wrote, "The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice." (Proverbs 12:15) The word 'listen' carries with it the meaning of seeking out as well as receiving advice. A lot of pain can be prevented if leaders would just check in with their coach before a making a big decision. — Gary Rohrmayer

He sounded like he was used to people swearing at him, which made no damned sense, because he was gorgeous and a hero. — Cate Cameron

...and from here I realized, with the deepest sense of my being, that we can erect and dismantle the great walls of the world, but we will only truly survive as a species when we dedicate ourselves to removing the walls from within. — Dawn Kohler

Have ten successful people share their recipe for success and you shall receive ten different versions. What is your recipe ,and why not add the first ingredient today? Develop a plan. — Mark W. Boyer

Nevertheless, the Holy Spirit brings peace to your mind and heart as you uncover and make the right choice and align yourself with professional, ethical standards. — Michael J. Marx

Successful people never forget what they love to do and are passionate about. They quickly learn to follow their own path and to make the right choices, no matter how crazy or unpopular they might appear to others. Just look at Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, who quit studying at a prestigious university to pursue his dreams. — Nigel Cumberland

Decision making and problem solving are not the same. To solve a problem, one needs to find a solution. To make a decision, one needs to make a choice. — Michael J. Marx

Have an open mind! Have an empty cup! — Tae Yun Kim

A fake is a copy, a duplicate, a facsimile of an original. The professional coach is authentic - the real deal. — Michael J. Marx

Good decision making is the result of years of experience making and learning from one's choices - good and bad. — Michael J. Marx

Great mentorship is priceless. — Lailah Gifty Akita

When I tell, I inform. When I ask, I transform. — Todd Stocker

I like marriage, family life and I wish to get married again. But opting out of an unhappy marriage was a duty toward myself & my future. — Rossana Condoleo

For success is for the ignorant
That is what makes it original — Priscilla Koranteng

If I would have known I was going to leave my job that day to become a writer, I probably would have planned differently... It didn't come by way of illness per se, accident, or dismissal, but by way of sheer self-mutiny. The self I was born to be, decided to hijack the one I had created. — Dawn Kohler

Coachable people seek out those who speak truth to them, even if it is a painful truth, because it protects them and it makes them a better person and leader. — Gary Rohrmayer

If we know ourselves, and know our hearts, we're always home, anywhere. — Dawn Kohler

Stop categorizing and labeling! This is your way to avoid the unknown but brings the risk to avoid the new! — Rossana Condoleo

You are a beautiful creation and were made like no one else. Your uniqueness is a pleasant gift you can give to the world if you are willing to define and live that out. And, it is the best gift you will ever give yourself. — Cynthia Mendenhall

The Christian coach keeps ethics in perspective by aligning his principles and values with his biblical worldview, endeavoring to see things from God's point of view. — Michael J. Marx

Every leader is different. Every bench is different. Every business is different. So while the complexities change, the work of coaching stays the same keep your clients at the center of the work, push them to use their strengths more and to temper their weaknesses, and illuminate blind spots because these are what really get in the way. — Stacy Feiner