An Apology

Have just about recovered from the House of Mouse.  Though I do still retain a smidgeon of bad feeling about one particular incident.  As you know, I don't do guilt.  But if I did, I think this is what it would feel like.

To put things in context:  I don't think the garment exists that suits everyone from a 6 month old baby to a 40 year old man.

But if it does, it sure as hell ain't a bright red sweatshirt with Micky Mouse on the front.  So, to the family dressed in identical Disney duds - I am very sorry that I laughed out loud at you.  I was so shocked I couldn't stop myself. 

It's a really important central tenet of coaching that the coach is non-judgemental.  So the client can say whatever they like, secure in the knowledge that they won't be found wanting because of it.  And when you start coaching, this non-judgemental attitude can be an odd mantle to put on.  We are so used to judging others, it feels kind of strange not to.  But it's also very freeing because you can then support people for who they are instead of putting them down because of it.

In any case, judging a person doesn't define them.  It just says more about the person doing the judging.  Judging others lets you off the hook when it comes to examining your own actions.

And it's not as if I'm some kind of sartorial expert.  I wear the same clothes all year round, with the result that I am always slightly too hot or slightly too cold.  (Apart from one afternoon in May, when the temperature's just right)  Maybe a nice Mickey Mouse sweatshirt would sort me out.  Whaddya think?