From time to time, every coach needs a few new coaching tips to add a little zest to their sessions. But these days, here are three tips that can make the difference to the success or failure, life or death for your clients. Yes, Life or death!
First among these Coaching Tips: Never Underestimate the Overwhelming Stress in People’s Lives
For men at least – and more and more for women, too – people simply don’t want to admit just how hurt they are. To protect themselves from facing the terror in their hearts they reply “Just fine” when they are asked “How are you doing?” But don’t fall for it. One of these coaching tips is to simply not accept that anyone is safe from the current chronic depression that has gripped our world. Gently probe a little deeper.
Coaching Tip Number 2: Actively Protect Your Client’s Relationships, Not just Your Client
No one is an island. Everyone has people that they care for and who care for them. In these difficult days, walls are built up from both sides, and the natural support system of love and encouragement breaks down. One person closes themselves off from support because they want to appear strong. From the other side, the person shuts down in resentment for being cut off. The natural outcomes are heavy layers of guilt and blame that build up and which must be addressed by the coach if the natural support systems are able to re-establish themselves, and healthy relationships are once again to be reestablished.
Today’s Tip Number 3: Don’t Ignore the Fundamental Problem – Help to Solve It
Whether through career or accountability coaching, your client must be assisted in charting a new course that provides financial security, and role identity. Only the coach is in the position to get to the heart of the matter and apply these coaching tips. Only the coach can offer some rout to normality in these insane times.
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Dave Iuppa
JTS Advisors Strategy and Accountability Coach
Great points Dave. Especially about the heart being closed.
Great post, Dave. Thanks for sharing. We can all benefit from taking these tips and putting them into action. I totally agree with tip #2 Actively Protect Your Client’s Relationships. Though some people may claim they can survive on their own, having a support system will definitely make an impact and improve their lives.