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Have you ever found yourself on the receiving end of feelings that make you feel some kind of way? In this episode, Elena walks you through five steps to respond compassionately and productively without co-signing anything. 

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Reflection questions: 

  • When have you experienced a coaching (or any conversation) scenario where you experienced feelings like the ones Elena shares she felt in her conversation with “Michelle?” 
  • In that moment of discomfort, what stories were you telling? About the client? About yourself? 
  • What is one phrase that feels authentic to you that you can say to yourself when you need to practice self-compassion in coaching conversations? 


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