“You can think of it [taking the confrontational stance] as a really kind, but supportive and like no bull shit way of interrupting a thought pattern.”
Elena Aguilar
This is a coaching tool episode. Today Elena takes you behind the scenes to explore how and why she uses the confrontational stance in her coaching conversations. This stance was used repeatedly in episode 67, so we suggest listening in to that coaching conversation if you haven’t already.
This episode is for you if:
- You could benefit from a quick primer on the difference between facilitative and directive coaching
- You’re curious about the 5 things taking a confrontational stance can accomplish
- You want to hear more about what goes into being successful when utilizing the confrontational stance
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Art of Coaching (Elena’s first book)
- The Art of Coaching Workbook (full of daily exercises to refine your conversations)
- The Confrontational Stance Activity (from The Art of Coaching Workbook)
- Bright Morning Memberships (the best way to invest in your growth: invest once and have unlimited access to learning all year long!)
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