S1E7: Manage Difficult Clients And Situations As A New Coach Trainer's Lab podcast

S1E7: Manage difficult clients and situations as a new coach

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Show Notes:

(01:18): How to handle a difficult client
(03:18): Setting expectations with your coaching clients
(10:23): Importance of listening
(16:21): Dealing with clients blaming your coaching style
( 20:23): Different ways to handle difficult clients
(24:58): Controlling vs. domineering coach
(31:43): Understanding your client

Quotes:

“One of the healthy expectations I would set is around communication.” - Misbah

“Having difficult clients is everywhere.” - Blake

“I would say rule number one is if where you're dealing with a stressful client is start out with all of your clients with healthy expectations.” Blake

“The way to blend it is presenting options.” - Misbah

“I'm on your side. I'm not against you here. Let's try what you're saying.” - Misbah

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