Why Play the Coach?
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
When I announced the launch of the new website, www.playthecoach.com, many people wrote to ask why I chose the name, so I’ll not only share the philosophy behind it, but also the power in carrying that perspective into your day.
Playthecoach.com came almost by accident. I was turned down for a trademark on Let’s Talk Money, because of another firm that already held the registration, so it didn’t make sense to pursue a web presence by that name. I had been approved, however, for a registered trademark on my Let’sTalk, Are you Game? logo and on the Let’sTalk Coaching Cards label.
So in an effort to dovetail all the branding elements for the game, I started to think: what is the essence of why I want people to have better “money talks?” There were many answers, not the least of which was my desire for you to enjoy the financial freedom and control I so often hear you wish for.
But as I was brainstorming all of this, it occurred to me that, while I am grateful for how my coaching skills positively impact you, I also want to provide a system for communication and action that you can take into every aspect of your life, with or without me, thereby turning you into your own coach.
The more I thought about that prospect, the more excited I became, because empowering you with these skills creates a sustainability of process and results that I’d never delivered before on this scale. In keeping with the game concept, the word “play” then came to mind and, coupled with this certainty of your inherent ability to be the agent of your own change, voila, www.playthecoach.com was born.
While there are definitely deeper coaching skills of questioning, advising, relating, challenging, and supporting I can teach you, everyone who plays the Let’sTalk MONEY Game learns a solid system for creating quality, compelling questions, and the foundation for conversation in which to develop their answers and action plans.
Imagine having the confidence that, no matter what the concern, you’ve got a system for how to address it, find some answers, and push through to results.
But if I never get the opportunity to share these steps with you first-hand, I still want you to know that you already have what you need to get to a better place in your life: make the time to identify your challenge, create a quality question around it, and walk yourself through to an action plan, and you too will be well on your way to playing the coach of your life.
(Of course I’d love to share my system for how to do this, so consider joining our next Let’sTalk Web Event by following the link below)
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The work you are doing is fantastic Jen…a gap in the financial process for almost everyone. Like you…I’ve recognized how important a healthy relationship with money is for all of us. How many divorces could be prevented with these skills?
I’m so thankful for the work you are doing, and really look forward to supporting you and working with you as we go forward!!
Thanks Grace - the more we talk about money, the more we erase the taboo and mystery around it, and the more we create a world of great possibility. I’m grateful for your work in educating people too!
Congratulations on your progress with this incredibly valuable tool and game! I just joined the web game last night for the first time and it is very timely for my season of life. I am not only excited for your evolution and success in reaching out to everyone interested in learning about the multi dimensions of what money means to them, but also for my own stretching and growing in this arena. Thank you so much for your system, game and support it is a wonderful idea and concept!
Many blessings,
Laura
Beautiful posting, Jen! The message of creating sustainable ways that we can all take on responsibility in our lives is inspiring. Thanks for creating the solid foundation from which we can all play!
Rachel
I wanted to thank you Jen for creating this wonderful system for people to not only have a way to talk about money, but to also have a method for identifying challenges and moving toward an action plan. It is empowering to
recognize our inherent ability to be the agent of our own change. What an exciting journey!
Kudos Jenifer,
As a financial profesional myself, I surely have experienced the tremendous need for money talks, education and empowerment. I’m especially concerned for all the “boomers” approaching retirement. Your game and process are wonderful tools. Thanks,
Judy