Category: Session Structure Series
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The 30-Minute Menace Returns!
In this episode, we revisit the 30-minute session and what to expect when you are working for one of these big coaching companies that offer only 30-minute coaching sessions. Dave dives into the research (of course he does) and Sandy has a few rants about profile photos (including her own…).
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Trust and Safety
The concept of trust and safety seems soooo simple, and yet… there is a lot to it regarding coaching conversations and how we show up for our clients! In this episode you’ll hear areas of growth to consider when cultivating trust and safety, Dave’s joy when it comes to word definitions, and some of Sandy’s…
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Leading without Leading
Wait, leading? Isn’t that BAD in coaching sessions? Yes, and no. Leading *without leading* is pretty much in our job descriptions as coaches. We’ll discuss this, why it can be good OR bad, and offer our two-point failsafe method to “lead without leading” that we use in our sessions.
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Chemistry Sessions
Chemistry sessions. What are they? What should they include? What SHOULDN’T they include? And why does Sandy dislike that term, “”chemistry”” (major air quotes there)? These answers and more are discussed in this episode! Be sure to scroll down if you’d like a copy of Sandy’s First Session Road Map if you need some structure…
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Ep 12: Language in Coaching
Let’s talk LANGUAGE! We’re all taught to “use your client’s language”, but what about the coach’s language? And what if you purposefully use language that is *opposite* of the words your client just spoke, what happens then…? What the heck is NLP, anyways, and why are we obsessed with it?? All of this and more in this…
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The ICF Credentialing Exam
The new ICF Credentialing Exam is on the agenda for today! Dave is going to interview Sandy about her recent experience taking this exam, and Sandy is going to offer lots of things to consider and think about before, during, and after the exam. She also has a bright shiny new resource to help YOU…
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Ep 11: Metaphors in Coaching
Let’s talk METAPHORS! This was a fun episode as we tried to cram in as many metaphors as we could, lol… we invite you to take a listen and write down the ones that you hear, and scroll down (no peeking!!!) to see if you got them all! SHOW FLOW and LINKS (some may be…
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Gratitude in Coaching
This episode is all about gratitude! What it is, how it’s different from thankfulness, how to cultivate gratitude, and what toxic gratitude is (who even knew toxic gratitude was a thing??), and more. We’ll also offer several gratitude practices that you can share with your clients – or make your own! SHOW FLOW and LINKS (some may…
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“Nightmare on Client Street” aka The Night of the Uncoachable Client
Welcome to a special episode of The Sandy and Dave Show! Gather ’round the fire and listen to our tales of “nightmare clients”, why some of these clients might actually be uncoachable, and how Dave misses Sandy’s reference from 2001: A Space Odyssey at the top of the episode. Spoiler alert: We believe that there’s no such thing…
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Ep 10: Emotions in Coaching
What do you do when a client has a strong emotion in a session? Do you acknowledge? Offer space? Uncomfortably shift in your chair and secretly wish the session would end sooner rather than later? This episode is about how to use, deal with, and/or avoid (ok maybe not avoid) emotions that come up in…
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Ep 9: Closing a Session (Coaching Session Structure Series – Part Five)
Let’s wrap it up! This episode is about how to properly, gracefully, close a coaching session. This Episode is part of our “Coaching Session Structure” series, where we will be leading you through the structure of a coaching session. Be sure to check out Part One, How to Start a Session, and the following episodes…
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Ep 8: Planning and Support (Coaching Session Structure Series – Part Four)
Let’s make a plan! This episode is all about helping your client plan action steps/goals, accountability, and support with those goals. This Episode is part of our “Coaching Session Structure” series, where we will be leading you through the structure of a coaching session. Be sure to check out Part One, How to Start a…