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/
Follow us for free on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube! Got a question or an area you'd like us to cover, send us an email to coaching@reidreadycoaching.com.
This episode is produced at Suite Recording - the premiere podcast studios in New Jersey. Learn more at https://www.SuiteRecording.com.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Ridiculous History
History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.