π‘ \"Lightbulb Moments\" - Watch out for that judgment
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A few years ago. I coach a parent. I ask what's on her mind. She says with a neutral face: "My son just dropped out of university."
I feel the immediate urge to say "I am sorry to hear that".
But training kicks in and stops me. Instead, I manage to ask "How do you process that?"
The reply was a genuine surprise in the moment: "I feel at peace. He saw it coming."
Lesson learned: I was about to impose my framing. A small moment, but big for me! I still remember that moment, years later!
Maik
Maik Frank
Maik is a PCC Executive Coach and the founder of IntelliCoach.com. He has coached and trained over 400 People Leaders to improve their communication skills and offers guaranteed measurable growth to his clients. He also hosts the Coaching Leader Podcast.
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