Newer coaches tell me they feel like a fraud because they don’t know how they add value when they’re just listening. More experienced coaches tell me that when they mastered feeling comfortable in the silence they felt like a real coach. That is the paradox of silence. It’s in the silence that you give great value by providing the client with time to think.
But, do you understand WHY the silence is so critical in coaching? In this program you’ll learn the science and neuroscience behind it, as well as how long you must hold space for it to be effective.
Join Laura, also known as DrJListen, as she unpacks some of the researched benefits of silence and the 1 strategy you’ll need to feel more comfortable with silence AND make it effective. Two break-out rooms to share and practice with fellow coaches! Come to get comfortable with the silence or come to learn the science of science. Either way, there’s value for all coaches, regardless of how long you’ve been coaching. That’s a win-win!
Eligible for 1.0 CCE Core Competency unit.
Learning Outcomes
1. Coaches will better understand how listening is helping the client by learning the science and neuroscience that supports silence.
2. Coaches will learn the main techniques that can be used to help your client go deeper.
3. Coaches will practice the techniques to become more comfortable with strategic silence.
About the Presenter: Laura Janusik
Allow Laura Janusik to broaden your thinking about what you thought you knew about listening.
Laura has worked with hundreds of coaches, and her PhD in Communication with a specialty in Listening has helped coaches go deeper and engage better for a quicker and fuller client transformation.
Laura has over 20 years of experience as a college professor and listening researcher. You can learn more about her at her website, Listening to Change or Link with her on LinkedIn
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