n.i.c.e.

“n.othing i.nside c.ares e.nough” to tell the truth.

The responsibility of a coach is not to be n.i.c.e, but to assist you to find the truth. This includes asking unpleasant questions, holding you accountable to agreed-upon actions and provoking thought, change or new beliefs that help you to move towards your desired outcome.

It is definitely easier to play safe and be nice, and that is exactly the reason why just reading a book or talking to a friend most often do not get the results you are looking for.

A book is not holding you accountable and a friend very rarely is strong, courageous, emotionally unaffected and experienced enough to guide you through all the necessary steps a coached is trained to lead you through, so you can come up with what is the right answer for you.