FOREVER A COACH FOREVER A STUDENT

— BY ANTHONY C. GRUPPO

Many of the best coaches I know are not always from the world of sports. They are parents, business leaders, and others that coach their children and colleagues to achieve to their potential. The game may change for all of us, but one truth is eternal; we are forever coaches and students. Although we may coach others, as lifelong leaders we are students as well.

Successful coaches have the capacity to elevate the performance of a student to another level. All a coach can hope to achieve is to elevate the student to reach the maximum level of their ability. Trust me, this is not an easy thing to do! A coach must understand their student’s needs, moods, and fears. A priority is to gain the respect of their student. Indeed, this may be the defining characteristic of a coach. A coach goes beyond the boundary often set for an instructor or teacher. A coach develops an understanding of the true personality and other hidden nuances of their student. The history books are filled with talented players that failed because they took to the road of challenge without a coach.

A true coach establishes a bond of trust that is similar to a parent. It is the same with a professional sales manager or other business coaching teams. Parents must seek to understand their children’s needs and personality. If we coach from our needs and not our student, we eventually jeopardize the success of both the coach and student. The best coaches have the ability to push a student to reach limits. Limits in many cases, the students didn’t know they were capable of achieving. These coaches must recognize the moment when they have extracted all that is available from their student or colleague. Some coaches push beyond this level. Trouble for student and coach is not far behind.

The interaction of coach and Student is like a mirror. A mirror that reflects the strengths and weakness of both.

As a parent, motivator, or coach make a firm commitment to go the distance. Never overlook anything for your protégé. Develop your personal coaching style. A coaching style that represents your beliefs and values. Your coaching style is your brand. A brand that will label your legacy as forever a coach who cared. A coach who cared about their student and their mission.

About

Anthony C. Gruppo

Anthony C. Gruppo is a CEO, a visionary leader, an insurance and risk professional, an international podcast host, an engaging presenter, and author. He is a talented motivator who challenges people to think in new and powerful ways to fully maximize their potential. His Six Degrees of Impact program is instrumental in the success of the companies he has led.

Anthony C. Gruppo has written six books, where he shares his stories, experiences, and insights to inspire others to reach their full potential.

BOOK TITLES

1. Creating Reality A Guide to Personal Accomplishment

2. Creating Six Degrees The Journal

3. Pushers of the Possible

4. Roots of Leadership A Journal

5. Six Degrees of Impact Breaking Corporate Glass

6. Under Construction Welding Your Passion toYour Performance

PRESENTATION

Anthony C. Gruppo’s presentations are focused on leadership, management, and achieving the life you desire. Throughout his career, he has been invited to speak at seminars, corporate functions, dinners, workshops, and conferences. His dynamic and entertaining style makes him a highly sought after keynote speaker in both the national and international arenas.

PAST ENGAGEMENTS

1. Powerhouse Global Leaders -Texas

2. Marsh United Kingdom Growth Summit - London

3. Professional Medical Insurance Association - Miami

4. CIGNA Insurance Company - Conneticut

5. New Jersey Association of HR Professionals - New Jersey

6. Streetwise Partners - New York City

7. AIG Insurance Company - Philadelphia

8. Developmental Leaders Conference - Chicago

9. Insurance Brokers Association of New York - New York City

SPEAKING TOPICS

Pushers of the Possible

Through motivational storytelling, Anthony C. Gruppo shares his philosophy about what it takes to be successful by always reaching for the possible.

Servant Leadership

A leadership style based on serving the people you lead and helping others to achieve their potential.

Six Degrees of Impact

An organizational system designed by Anthony C. Gruppo and Monique ter Haar to help organizations replace the glass ceiling with a glass floor, which results in positive growth both personally and professionally.

You could connect with Anthony C. Gruppo through the following links: https://anthonygruppo.com/

https://www.marshcommercial.co.uk

www.instagram.com/acgruppo

www.linkedin.co/in/AnthonyCGruppo

www.amazon.com/Anthony-CGruppo/e/B00JG9PY41