Steve schlafman
Becoming a Full-Time Coach
Episode Notes (by minute):
- 2:30: How this comment “I didn't think I was ambitious, until I realized that my ambition is to have a good life.” from Jonathan Basker was a catalyst for Steve to soon walk away from his new venture capital fund.
- 7:00: how Steve wrestled with the idea of leaving the investing business for a while, and how some of his identity was tied up into it making it hard
- 9:00: how Steve began rethinking ambition if he was not having back-to-back meetings and being “busy” as an investor
- 12:30: how slowing down can help you think clearer when making a transition
- 15:00: how there can be a tug-of-war going inside of you when you are trying to make a change or transition
- 22:00: why it might be a good idea to sit in the middle of the discomfort of a transition, compare to rewinding to our past or speeding up to the potential future
- 30:00: why calling yourself a “writer” as an example can help you write. Steve shares a story about how he is curious about coaching and someone told me that he can start calling himself a coach, which was a big unlock for Steve
- 32:00: how to start growing a coaching practice by getting as much reps as you can and asking people to pay what they can, compared to charging a flat rate
- 35:00: how Steve has evolved his coaching practice and the types of people he works with and why
(Note: these are quick notes and takeaways by David Nebinski. Please see the episode for more accurate information)
Published Date: 2/9/23