How Not to Do It: A Coaching Session Gone Wrong

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Today, we thought it might be fun, interesting, and helpful to demonstrate what it sounds like when a coaching session goes wrong. We were looking back on some of our most popular podcast episodes and we noticed that many of the most downloaded topics were related to effective coaching skills. A few of the super popular ones include:

Ep #50 - You're Not a Cheerleader, You’re a Coach

Ep# 39 - Why We Hate Toxic Positivity (And Why We Think It’s Harmful for Clients)

Ep #27 - Curse Words in Coaching: I Think, I Believe, You Should, and I Understand 

So we’re going to run through a short coaching session demo and then break it down for you. Listen in and see if you can catch the moments when Tracy steps out of the coaching zone. 

What did you notice? Let’s break down some of the problems we hope you were able to identify in this extreme example.

• Dismissive/Invalidating
• No Session Focus
• Directive
• Talking vs. Listening
• Giving Legal Advice
• Conflict Escalation

When we mentor new coaches, these are precisely the missteps we see over and over again. The good news is that by going back to foundational coaching frameworks, we can adjust and provide a much more effective coaching experience for the client.

If you'd like to do some self-reflection and make sure you're staying in the coaching zone with your clients, we invite you to join our Case Consultation & Mastermind Group. This group of professional divorce coaches meets twice a month to discuss difficult cases, best practices, and encourage each other to be their best selves.


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Website: www.divorcecoachesacademy.com
Instagram: @divorcecoachesacademy
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Email: DCA@divorcecoachesacademy.com