Chapter 13. It’s Your Journey

Every agile coach goes on a journey of their own making. Although there may not be much in common between people’s journeys other than the agile frameworks themselves, there seems to be a common theme. For each coach, there comes a moment that unlocks the power and beauty of agile coaching. For some, it’s the discovery of emotional intelligence and the realization that they have been pushing aside this part of their brilliance their whole career. For some, it’s a structure that gives them a way to finally understand what makes human relationships work. For others, it’s the realization that they can illuminate and guide without being directive. And for still others, it’s the need to pay back for years of directing ...

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