by Mandy Green, Busy Coach
In the first part of this series, we discussed how productive coaches set goals, build systems, and take ownership of their success. Now, let’s dive into more habits that will help you become the most productive coach you can be:
5. Embrace Randomness
As coaches, it’s easy to get so focused on the daily grind that you miss opportunities to try new things or make improvements. Busy coaches stick rigidly to their routines. But productive coaches build in time to explore new ideas, experiment with strategies, and adapt as they go.
While you’re not reinventing the wheel, you should be open to using someone else’s perfectly good wheel if it helps. The willingness to try something new could lead to unexpected success.
6. Find Success in Others’ Success
Great teams don’t win because their most talented players focus on themselves — they win because those players help their teammates succeed. As a coach, you set the tone for your team. If you value collaboration and celebrate others’ successes, you’ll foster a productive environment where everyone grows.
It’s not just about your own personal goals. When you help others reach their full potential, you end up succeeding in ways you couldn’t have achieved alone.
7. Let Goals Guide Decisions
Do you ever feel stuck when making decisions? Productive people rely on their goals to make decisions almost automatic. Every choice is filtered through the question: “Will this help me reach my goal?” If the answer is no, they don’t do it.
This process takes the guesswork out of decision-making. When you’re clear on your goals, the path forward becomes more obvious, and you’ll waste less time going back and forth.
8. Say No to Multitasking
Multitasking might seem like a badge of honor, but research shows it doesn’t work — it actually slows you down. Trying to do two things at once means neither gets done well. Productive people focus on one task at a time, give it their full attention, and then move on to the next.
By doing one thing really well, you’ll find you make more progress and feel less overwhelmed.
9. Ask for Help
Finally, productive people know they can’t do it all alone. They ask for help, not just to get things done faster, but because they respect the skills and knowledge of others. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and it builds mutual respect.
Want to be more productive? Surround yourself with people who motivate and inspire you — and who you can inspire in return.
As you refine these habits, you’ll notice a shift in your daily coaching routine. Instead of just being busy, you’ll find yourself making more progress, feeling more fulfilled, and reaching new levels of success. Productivity isn’t just about getting more done; it’s about getting the right things done in the most effective way possible.
If you’re ready to take your productivity to the next level, reach out to Mandy at mandy@busy.coach for a special consulting offer! She’d love to help you create systems and strategies that will transform your coaching career.