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Many of us respond to problems by attempting to solve them. Doing so in coaching conversations undermines our client’s agency. In this episode, Elena shares what causes a fix-it tendency and five steps you can take to resist it in your conversations.

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Reflection questions: 

  • Recall the last time you slipped into a fix-it tendency:some text
    • What uncomfortable emotions were present for you in this moment?
    • What element of your conditioning might have been at play?
    • In retrospect, what alternative approach would have better served your client?
  • Elena shared five steps you can take to resist the fix-it tendency. Which will be most challenging for you? How can you build your capacity in this area?

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