Self-awareness is the first pillar of effective empathetic leadership in The Empathy Dilemma. If you don't know what's going on for you, you will never be able to make room for empathetic leadership.

I highly recommend working with a leadership or executive coach to guide you in this self-discovery process. But the world of coaching is like the Wild West, with so many people promising the moon, engaging in unethical tactics, and giving the industry a bad name.

Today, my guest, Bridgette Boudreau, talks about effective coaching relationships and how to embrace empathy to get the results you want. 

We had a meandering and meaningful conversation about false confidence, tips to find and work effectively with a coach, red flags to avoid, and how to recognize certain behavior patterns that are stopping you from getting the results you want. We also talk about the coaching industry and how ethical, genuine coaches can lean into marketing and selling with integrity so the right clients can find them.

To access the episode transcript, please search for the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.com

Key Takeaways:

• Try doing some changes internally and seeing what changes about the situation - everybody at work that we're disagreeing with is not the enemy. 
• Don’t write off coaching forever if you have had a negative coaching experience.
• Vibes are important - if you are feeling in the flow, an openness, and like you're energetically on the same page, that's what you want in a coach.
• Take what you want and leave the rest. Be curious, try new things, and see what works for you.

"Never give up your discernment. If something doesn't feel right, bring it up in the session. And if that doesn't feel safe, then that's not the right coaching relationship for you." —  Bridgette Boudreau

Episode References: 

• Three OG Coaches Podcast

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About Bridgette Boudreau, Master Certified Coach

Bridgette Boudreau is a Master-Certified Coach and Business Consultant with a passion for helping people at midlife+ figure out what's next, small-scale entrepreneurship, and mentoring other coaches. Bridgette's coaching philosophy is rooted in compassion and finding one's intrinsic motivation versus pushing or hustling. She acts as a strategic thought partner, providing a safe and supportive environment for her clients to grow. With over 16 years of coaching experience, she has developed the Mosaic Framework to help people create a fulfilling next act on their terms.

Bridgette’s coaching style is like the love child of Bob Ross and Mary Poppins: She's going to love and encourage the hell out of you to do it your way, and you're going to get it done.

Bridgette lives in Seattle with her partner Stephanie and their dog-son, Mr. Beverly Wiggins.

Connect with Bridgette:

Bridgette Boudreau Coaching: bridgetteboudreau.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bboudreau

Facebook: facebook.com/bridgette.boudreau

Instagram: instagram.com/bridgetteboudreau

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