There
will be times when you are called upon, by your client, to deliver
great advice. Your client looks to you to be the strong mentor who has
been in the shoes in which they are now walking.
This
is such a tempting situation. You know exactly what needs to be done
and what needs to be said to remedy the problem. You can't wait to
share your brilliant ideas.
Resist!
Resist the urge give advice, first. Notice the times when you had a
sound idea and good advice only to find the person you shared it with
never did anything about it. Even if you know the answer, let your
client say it. Give them time to work with a situation first before you
automatically jump in. Even if you plant the seed for a great plan, let
your client 'come up with the idea.'
Once
a person verbalizes an idea, it begins to take shape in their minds and
becomes real. It is the savvy coach who lets solutions come out of the
client's mouth. You just may discover how quick they are to move on it.
Just an idea.
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