Your client keeps canceling. Or giving one-word answers. Or something just feels... off. 

In this episode, Elena shares what to do when you’re not connecting with a client—and how to shift from awkwardness to authentic trust.

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  • When have you sensed disconnection with a client—and what did you do?
  • What feelings come up for you when a client doesn’t seem engaged?
  • What’s one phrase you could use to open a conversation about your coaching relationship?

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