Coaching 101 · Business
Coaching 101, in its first season, features Using Feedback Without Triggering Defensiveness.
· 20 min 34 sec · Hosted by Daniel Lucas
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Coaching 101, in its first season, features Using Feedback Without Triggering Defensiveness. In this episode, we explores one of the most essential skills in effective coaching: delivering honest feedback in a way that promotes growth rather than resistance. Many individuals instinctively react defensively when they feel criticized, misunderstood, or judged, which can shut down learning and block meaningful progress. This discussion highlights practical strategies coaches can use to communicate observations with empathy, clarity, and respect—focusing on behaviors rather than personal traits, asking thoughtful questions, and creating a psychologically safe environment for reflection. By framing feedback as an opportunity for development rather than a verdict on someone’s abilities, coaches can help clients remain open, curious, and motivated to improve. The episode ultimately emphasizes that the goal of feedback is not to prove someone wrong, but to guide them toward deeper awareness, stronger performance, and lasting personal transformation See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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