Your coachee is avoiding deep-rooted issues. How can you guide them towards exploring uncomfortable truths?
When a coachee shies away from deep issues, it's crucial to create a safe space for exploration. Try these strategies:
- Ask open-ended questions that encourage reflection without demanding immediate solutions.
- Empathize with their struggles to build trust and show you're invested in their journey.
- Introduce incremental challenges that nudge them towards confronting difficult truths at a manageable pace.
How do you facilitate breakthroughs when coachees hit emotional roadblocks?
Your coachee is avoiding deep-rooted issues. How can you guide them towards exploring uncomfortable truths?
When a coachee shies away from deep issues, it's crucial to create a safe space for exploration. Try these strategies:
- Ask open-ended questions that encourage reflection without demanding immediate solutions.
- Empathize with their struggles to build trust and show you're invested in their journey.
- Introduce incremental challenges that nudge them towards confronting difficult truths at a manageable pace.
How do you facilitate breakthroughs when coachees hit emotional roadblocks?
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