In this episode, hosts Ash and Cam delve into the importance of context and sense of self in coaching relationships. They reflect on previous discussions about context and its impact on self-awareness. Cam shares a disheartening experience with a client who had negative encounters with previous coaches and therapists. The client shared how in numerous engagements he immediately felt like he was failing in the coach’s ‘program for success’ and felt like he could not show up as his authentic self.
The hosts emphasize the responsibility of coaches to receive individuals as they are and not impose rigid programs - that a coaching engagement is the last place a coach wants to encourage masking. They highlight the importance of curiosity, responsiveness to clients' needs, and building trust and safety in coaching relationships. Ash underscores the balance between structure and flexibility in coaching, emphasizing the need for coaches to listen, adapt, and co-create the coaching journey with their clients. The episode concludes with a reminder about the podcast's Discord server and gratitude for listener support.
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For more of the Translating ADHD podcast:
Shifting How We Converse with ADHD
ADHD and Managing Seeds of Doubt
ADHD: When Routines Collapse
Ego and Energy: ADHD and Reframing Narratives
ADHD, Context and Storytelling
ADHD and Practical Applications of Context
Context: ADHD Superpower
Finding Your True Self When Context Shifts with ADHD
Context and Embracing Your True Self with ADHD
Repurposing Negative Emotions with ADHD Part 2
Repurposing Negative Emotions with ADHD Part 1
Being Productive in the Midst of Modern Living with ADHD
Translating ADHD Live! at the Annual International Conference on ADHD
Co-creating the Coaching Scope of Work
Clarifying Coaching Goals and Outcomes: One Client’s ADHD Coaching Story
Navigating Barriers to Change: One Client’s ADHD Coaching Story
When Are You Ready for ADHD Coaching?
Signs You Are Stuck at the Third Barrier of ADHD - New Learning
Overwhelm, Burnout and Fear: Signs of the Second Barrier of ADHD
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