Mastering Coaching Skills

230. Why You Don't Need All the Answers

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Mar 25, 2025
Feeling the pressure to have all the answers? You're not alone! Coaches often struggle with the belief that they must possess solutions for every client's dilemma. Discover how this mindset can hinder your confidence and effectiveness. Learn the importance of tailoring strategies to fit individual client needs and the power of self-trust. Plus, explore the balance between structured approaches and adaptive curiosity, emphasizing how inquiry can lead to more impactful coaching. Let go of the need for perfection and embrace a more empowering coaching style!
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ADVICE

Coaching Over Solutions

  • Coaches shouldn't feel pressured to solve every client problem with a perfect strategy.
  • Instead, focus on powerful coaching that prioritizes client needs.
ANECDOTE

Scheduling System Example

  • Lindsay Dotzlaf gives examples of client scenarios where coaches might feel pressured to provide solutions.
  • One such scenario is when a client asks for a scheduling system.
ADVICE

Believe in Coaching

  • Believe that coaching itself is the most important aspect of your work with clients.
  • Ensure you feel like an expert in what you're doing, even if it's simply holding space.
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