In this episode of Real Talk for Coaches, hosts Dr. Dawn C. Davis Reid and Coach Will delve into the often-overlooked challenges of the coaching profession. They discuss the delicate balance coaches must maintain to navigate the emotional complexities of their work.
Topics explored include:
- The emotional labor involved in coaching and the importance of setting boundaries.
- Understanding emotional regulation and its cognitive toll on coaches.
- Challenges of maintaining empathy without becoming emotionally drained.
- The business pressures of empathy and the risk of becoming performative.
- The value of having a support system, including mentors and therapists, for coaches.
EPISODE TIMESTAMPS
04:30 Defining Emotional Labor in Coaching
06:31 Therapist Emotional and Cognitive Challenges
11:47 Fear of Seeming Incompetent
12:49 Prioritize Client Needs Authentically
18:37 "Prioritize Mentorship and Self-Care"
19:10 "Listener Engagement Invitation"
Learn more about Reid Ready Life Coaching at https://www.reidready.com, and Dr. Dawn at https://www.drdawnreid.com
Connect with Dr. Reid
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdawnreid/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reidreadycoaching/
Connect with Coach Will
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdglover/
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