The “problems” I have with Client A (and I put problems in quotations because it’s ridiculous calling them problems!) is that she knows what she wants, she knows how to go after it, and she’s extremely proactive about it. What “problems”!

I know that coaches are here to help clients get unstuck, to give them a new approach to obstacles, a different perspective. With Client A, I’m trying to see where the obstacles actually are, since they’re buried under a lot of enthusiasm and positive changes. I try to sometimes find the question, and realize that she already has the answer!

I felt really good about today’s session, though, because I did feel like she cleared her head a bit. There are so many big, exciting changes that are occurring for her that she admitted to her actions being a bit cloudy. I definitely was better today in restating what I heard and interpreted - both in her voice and in her words - as well as listening and not talking so much (or as much as I would usually do). And she did find (another!) important piece of her life that she wants to change, and I love the fact that I helped her get there.

Y’know, I know that I still have a long way to go, and I was so (so!) nervous about coaching someone, but I think as soon as my sessions with Client A end I’ll look for a Peer Client almost immediately. It keeps everything in perspective.