You are the expert

Calling an expert for help can be scary.

It can conjure insecurities.

And imposter syndrome.

“What if my boss finds out I need help? Didn’t they hire me to solve this kind of stuff?”

“What will my reports think if they hear I wasn’t able to solve this problem on my own?”

“What if they like the ‘expert’ better than me and hire her instead?”

Often who we think of as “experts” aren’t that at all. At least not in the way you would think.

See if this helps.

• A business coach is not an expert on your business, customers, or strategy.

• A therapist is not an expert on your life, childhood, or relationships.

• A parenting coach is not an expert on your kids or home dynamics.

• A data consultant is not the expert on your data stack or business requirements.

You are the expert.

You live and breathe these things day in and day out.

You aren’t calling in an expert. You are asking for an skilled outside perspective.

A business coach to hear you share your dreams and challenges in the business and to call out areas you have overlooked or underdeveloped.

A therapist to listen to you talk about your life and to point out thoughtful observations or ask probing questions.

A parenting coach to listen or watch the challenges your face with your kid and offer tools or strategies for help.

A data consultant to observe your platform, people, and processes to call out areas of growth or realignment.

These external coaches and consultants point out areas that are nearly impossible to see from the inside.

You are the expert.

Asking for help won’t change that.

I'm here,

Sawyer