Building Community: Coaching to Connect
The truth is that we can’t avoid differences—in our partnerships, friendships, or collaborations. But coaching teaches us how to approach differences with empathy and intention.
It’s not about “fixing” relationships or making everyone agree—it’s about fostering trust, mutual respect, and the ability to hold space for multiple truths.
Empathy: The Bridge to Understanding
Empathy has a way of softening the hardest edges.
When we feel truly understood, we become more open—to others, to new ideas, and even to ourselves.
The Art of Truly Seeing and Hearing
David Brooks writes, “Seeing another person deeply is not just an act of perception but an act of creation.” When we listen with intention and reflect with empathy, we help the other person articulate who they are, perhaps in a way they’ve never done before.
This is especially true in coaching. When a client sits across from us, they are often confronted with questions, doubts, or dreams they haven’t yet voiced. Our role is to create a space where they feel safe enough to explore.
The Magic of Open-Ended Questions
Open-ended questions don't just solicit an answer—they invite more introspection.
They allow you (or your client) to explore what you or they think, feel, or want with fewer limitations of a yes or no.
They create more understanding and broaden perspectives.
When My Confidence Hit Rock Bottom
It motivates me to help as many coaches as I can believe deeply in themselves, trust their wisdom and instincts, and treat themselves impeccably.
For the past 5 years (and counting), I've guided coaches in breaking negative self-doubt patterns and stepping unapologetically into sustaining confidence.
Because I’ve been there and seen what self-doubt and shame cost us
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