Stop Talking, Coaches!
In observing coaches, I’ve noticed an interesting trend—coaches are doing much of a client’s work for them. They are asking a lot of questions so they can provide solutions. They are offering summaries of key points as takeaways for their clients. They are sending multiple reminders between sessions to ensure clients follow through on their commitments. Their voices and instructions infiltrate their coaching sessions. I’ve invited many of these coaches to do less for their clients, to ask fewer questions, to stop talking. And I invite you to do the same. Here's why. When clients find t...
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