The INVISIBLE one,

I thought I would share a reflection  of some  of my recent coaching lessons.
All of us ,not just coaches, can use  these basic lesson/skills, in every area of our lives.

Listening,creating a safe place to "be" for them to share,to validate their  thoughts,values,cares concerns,hopes,dreams ideas...

Being present..that is... being THERE , not reading,watching something on a screen, but THERE.

Really there for whomever you are with:
Big, little,old ,young, even feathered or furry critters need  and appreciate these listening skills.

Challenge:
Who do you listen to?
How do you listen ?
What do you hear ?
What do you convey as you listen?

now for my reflections of my class

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Learning to listen to the unspoken words, ones perhaps unconsciously held captive within a clients heart.


Listen closely, can you hear the hurt , sense the pain perhaps long ago instilled by a simple ,careless word ?

Perhaps invalidation of their personal worth ,when no one seems to really "listen"..they ...become...INVISIBLE.

Listen, wait, your clue could be hidden, it could be in a toss away word.
Reflected back , their words, perhaps they are  the key that can unlock the door for success.

Wait, listen, wait...it may be tossed out in a simple sigh, or perhaps even in a laughing jest.

As their coach, you can create a safe harbor, for truths to come to light. You can create a place for confidence to grow, allowing your client to successfully take wing..soaring into their bright,new future.

Lessons from listening,being present and creating a safe place...