When I’ve been practising asking questions on family and friends(trying my best to not sound like I’m trying to coach them), I’ve been told I don’t need coaching I just need you to listen Even though I’ve been listening and reflecting back and just asking curious questions now that people know I’ve been coaching it’s really weird so they’re analysing when I ask questions that are curious or open Having said that no friends or family have ever asked me about my coaching journey from when I started to when I got certified or even now so what do you do in those situations? 🙏
Hey there I do think it is really difficult to work with friends and family. Even though I think we can practice our skills with them (if they are open to it). We can't rely on them to be our first clients or to build our businesses for us. It's wonderful to have their support as we get started but it's not always the case. Sounds like it's time to move beyond friends and family to potential clients where you can show up fully as a health coach.
Very helpful tips - thank you!
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When I’ve been practising asking questions on family and friends(trying my best to not sound like I’m trying to coach them), I’ve been told I don’t need coaching I just need you to listen
Even though I’ve been listening and reflecting back and just asking curious questions now that people know I’ve been coaching it’s really weird so they’re analysing when I ask questions that are curious or open
Having said that no friends or family have ever asked me about my coaching journey from when I started to when I got certified or even now so what do you do in those situations? 🙏
Hey there I do think it is really difficult to work with friends and family. Even though I think we can practice our skills with them (if they are open to it). We can't rely on them to be our first clients or to build our businesses for us. It's wonderful to have their support as we get started but it's not always the case. Sounds like it's time to move beyond friends and family to potential clients where you can show up fully as a health coach.