We spend most of our waking hours at work. With that level of investment, we better make sure that what we’re doing is working, but too often, we just hope for the best. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to effectively lead a feedback conversation with an administrator. It also includes a debrief discussing the conversation's dynamics and the significance of vulnerability. Elena also shares what she wishes she would have done with more challenging coach/admin relationships in the past.  

Notable moments: 

00:47 Setting the Stage: Role Play Context

02:29 Jumping into the Role Play

04:20 Positive Feedback Highlights

06:43 Addressing Critical Feedback

12:25 Reflecting on Feedback and Moving Forward

14:44 Debrief and Insights

25:28 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Keep learning: 

•  Join our Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC and learn everything you need to know about soliciting feedback from your admin and your clients. You’ll also find a video recording of this coaching demonstration! 
• Free tool: The First 10 Minutes of a Coaching Conversation
• Attend The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop 
• Read Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching
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Reflection questions: 

• Have you solicited feedback from your admin? If so, how did it compare to Elena’s approach? If not, what has held you back?
• During the debrief, Elena discussed the power of narrating your emotions during feedback conversations. Have you tried this before, or would you be willing to try it? 
• What is one lingering question you have after listening to this demonstration and debrief? 

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