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Learn how to respond under complex circumstances - coaching business
The life coaching profession requires an adaptable attitude in the face of various complex circumstances that may compromise the effectiveness of our sessions. Therefore, a coach must be a professional who avoids a rigid vision and thinking, instead, he or she must be able to balance the strategies and actions to be implemented according to the needs of each situation. There are several methods that can be used to foster the flexibility needed in this context.
Throughout this guide, we will explore some of the most relevant aspects regarding the importance of learning to respond effectively to complex situations that may jeopardize our results and the satisfaction of our clients' needs.
A common mistake when proposing solutions to problems is not to consider all the variables presented by the clients, it is to assume that we only need a series of concrete actions and that the result is already guaranteed. No matter how clear the problem we are dealing with may seem, we must consider the possibility that new external factors may arise that may threaten the effectiveness of the strategies we have proposed. Considering these factors will help us develop backup strategies that can be used in cases where our primary strategies are not working as well as we had hoped.
Backup tactics can be multiple, depending on the external factors we can identify. The more we can cover the possible complex circumstances that may arise, the faster we will be able to react to the appearance of any of them.
Adopting a flexible mindset implies the ability to detach from rigid and immutable solutions. No matter how well elaborated the strategies you have proposed to your clients are, if the situation changes and warrants it, do not hesitate to completely adapt your strategies towards new solutions that adjust to the current facts. The flexibility with which we are able to adapt to new events is one of the most important skills to develop for every coach.
Do not allow your emotions to distort your perception of the facts, always use common sense and reason when making accurate decisions, it is normal that you find it hard to discard your proposals after you have worked hard on their elaboration, think that it is worse to continue with something that will not have positive effects for your client and that may have repercussions in the delay of the solutions to the problems presented.
Once you start applying your strategies and actions to solve your client's problems, try to keep a strict follow-up of each one of them. This will allow you to immediately notice when they are not adjusting to the current facts, so that you can react quickly to adapt them to the new needs that have arisen. Monitoring your strategies involves measuring their effectiveness to see if they are working as expected. If you are able to detect problems in time, it is very likely that you will be able to reformulate your actions and save time in the development of new ideas.
It is crucial to maintain fluid communication with your clients at all times, as all your work is aimed at impacting the personal, professional and spiritual lives of your clients. Clients are the ones who can most quickly let you know when you should act to correct an action that is not behaving as expected.
