Coaching the problem, not the person, is the number one trap that coaches fall into. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how you can use expansive listening to unlock possibilities and empower your client. 

Notable moments: 

  • 01:12 The Power of Expansive Listening 
  • 02:49 Role Play Demonstration: Default Listening
  • 11:10 Role Play Demonstration: Expansive Listening
  • 22:09 Conclusion and Resources

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  • Which of the two demonstrations felt most similar to your current approach? 
  • What underlying beliefs and ways of being contributed to the two different approaches? 
  • What is one move Elena made that you would like to try on in an upcoming conversation? 

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