What if the person you’re trying so hard to help doesn’tactually need your solution? Ouch. Sometimes people don’t need us to fix the problem, make the discomfort disappear, or share the brilliant story about how we handled something similar. Sometimes they simply need a safe place to tellthe truth. In this episode, we explore Level Two of the Five Levels of Coaching and the power of helping someone feel seen, heard, valued, and understood.Want to become more intentional in the way you coach,communicate, and connect with others? Join us in the Grow By 1 Coaching Academy at ca.growby1.comReflection QuestionsHow comfortable am I simply listening when someone I love isstruggling?Do I mistake helping for making someone’s discomfortdisappear?What do I tend to do when someone becomes emotional?Who in my life right now might need to feel heard more thanthey need my advice?What would change if I became more curious about someone’s experience before trying to change it?

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