The Transformation
It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else’s eyes. Sally Field
Reflections
Coaching Application
As coaches it is our job to create awareness and support our clients while giving them the space to move forward. The more self awareness clients have, the clearer they will be in what it takes to shift perspective. Here are some techniques that coaches can implement in order to move clients from dependency to confidence.
The List
Writing down and putting onto paper is a beneficial tool for clients to clarify their thoughts. Asking powerful, thought provoking questions such as: What past experiences of success have you had? Has confidence previously impacted your life? How did it feel? Encouraging clients to write down their responses instead of immediately orally responding can allow them the time and space to recall more detail with extra clarity.
Role Playing
It is not who you are that holds you back. It’s who you think you’re not. Author Unknown
Another powerful tool is role playing. Very often the fear of moving forward is what holds clients back. We are so used to being within our comfort zone that even if we see the benefits of change, we don’t want to leave that safe haven. By allowing our clients to step into real life situations and work through the steps as if they were real can relieve the anxiety that so often holds back progress. A coach can support clients with this to see themselves as if they are there already and thereby empowering clients to enter this new and fabulous stage in their lives.
Reflections
How does making lists serve your clients