The hallmark of a good coach is they listen more than they speak. The other day a woman at an organization said, “Oh, you’re just what we are looking for – a consultant.” I said, “Oh no, you’ve misunderstood. I’m a coach.” Coaches don’t give too much expert advice. They don’t lecture teach.” I said, “I listen and help to facilitate “your” thinking processes. And you solve your problems.” Sometimes I have to be conscious and put on my coach hat and tell myself silently, “listen, listen.” And when you listen, “Oh my, you learn so much!”
Powerful question: Have you heard someone say, “Look, I need to go and realized, “Oh my, I was talking too much?” Can you silently tell yourself, “Listen, listen?”
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