When thinking about “coachability” we tend to think of kids playing sports. You often hear coaches or parents express frustration when kids don’t listen to direction, are open to learning or think they already know what they are supposed to do, but this frustration also translates into the adult world as well.

Somewhere along the way, we confuse age with wisdom and experience with mastery. The truth is, the most successful people never stop being coachable. They stay curious, ask questions, invite feedback, and remain open to growing in ways they didn’t know they could.

Being coachable isn’t about being told what to do. It’s about being willing to see what you can do better.