Claire Pedrick, Karen O’Connor, and Beatrice Zornek discuss the often-overlooked aspect of ending coaching relationships. They talk about the importance of self-awareness and accountability in coaching and the significance of preparing for setbacks. Endings should be considered from the beginning of the coaching journey. Insights from research on setbacks and success are shared, highlighting the need for coaches to normalise challenges and empower people to take ownership of their growth beyond the coaching sessions.

Karen O’Connor says: Coaching, for me, is about helping people discover and explore all the unique aspects of themselves, so they can rely on themselves, and less on a coach!
Possibly not the best business model (which might explain why I’m laughing in this podcast)

Through listening, questioning and reflection, coaching can be useful – to unlock deeper SELF-knowledge and growth, and personalise – and normalise – the triggers that can lead to setbacks .. and therefore prepare for them.

Takeaways

• Ending starts at the beginning of the coaching relationship.
• Self-awareness is crucial for navigating coaching endings.
• Accountability should extend beyond the coaching sessions.
• Setbacks are a normal part of the coaching process.
• Coaches should prepare people for potential setbacks.
• The work done in coaching is for the person’s entire life.
• Research shows that how we perceive setbacks can influence our success.

Thanks to Claire Pedrick MCC for inviting Karen O’Connor to speak, laugh and explore ideas alongside her with Beatrice Zornek PCC

‘The Coaching Inn’ Podcast is 3D Coaching’s virtual pub where they have conversations with coaches, authors and thought leaders together with people new to coaching. It’s a cosy chat with a challenging edge.

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