Podcast: Accountability Partners

In a fun bit of role reversal, Christy reports back on some coaching advice I gave her — and we end up in a really good conversation about the differences between coaching, mentoring, and just giving someone advice. They’re not the same thing, even though people use the words interchangeably. We talk about how having an accountability partner changes the way you approach creative work and why the simple act of telling someone what you’re going to do makes you more likely to actually do it.

Topics Covered

• The real differences between coaching, mentoring, and advice
• How coaching impacts creative progress and output
• The power of accountability in creative work
• Why telling someone your goals changes your relationship with them

Shout Outs

• Writing Excuses Podcast — a fantastic resource for writers at any stage
• The Coaching Habit — a great book on how to ask better questions
• Terry Scheuer — Christy’s dad, who is always supportive and occasionally skeptical in the best way

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