Key Takeaways:

Empathy is Key: Essential for fostering client autonomy and effective coaching.

Presence Over Fixing: Be present and listen deeply, resisting the urge to provide solutions.

Avoid Bias: Recognize and manage expert bias, time pressure, and the rescue impulse.

Empower Through Acknowledgment: Acknowledge the client's process, not just their achievements.

Strategic Questioning: Ask "who" questions to explore deeper motivations and values, and reframe challenges to highlight resources.

Trust the Client: Believe in the client's capacity to lead their own journey.