Quickie Coach Comment/Tips Of The Week

What's important to you isn't

always important to others.

This is a core truth about individuality and perspective, highlighting that everyone has unique values, goals, and priorities.

You define your own path, not relying on others' validation for happiness or self-worth.

Focus instead on personal growth, integrity, and what brings you meaning, even if it seems small to someone else.

However, what can you do/say to those who deem 'their thing' is of utmost importance!

"I need this done now"

What I might say as your Coach (not necessarily in this order!)

• What makes this important for you now?

• How will you sell this to others?

• What are the benefits for you & everyone you want to involve?

• How do you see me supporting you with this?

• What would happen if you didn't do this now?

  
  

What you can say to others who deem their stuff more important than yours...

• What do you want me to stop doing so I can support you?

• What makes this a priority over everything/everyone else? (To support informed decisions)

• Lets discuss what I need from you to get started. (Assess if you can actually help)

• I will be able to support you when...

• How can we collaborate on this which will respect both our schedules?

or saying no...

• This is not something I wish to get involved with but thank you for asking.

• The things which I need/you have asked me to deliver have a set timeline, which will suffer if I take this on.

• This is not part of my skill set, may I suggest...

• I have to prioritise these things now because...

• What do you want me to stop doing so I can support you?