Role reversal
Whilst it is true that all top people need a mentor, then sometimes you have to be prepared for the relationship to change as time goes by. It is just that circumstances are never the same and as circumstances change we have to decide how to adapt to these changes.This became apparent recently when as a result of some health challenges I was facing I learned that one of my executive coaching clients is also going through a similar situation. I had to admit that I was struggling with medically imposed lifestyle changes. Now to begin with it feels strange and maybe confusing, because after all, you are being paid to help someone else. However it is possible to just turn off the clock for a while, particularly if your client would like to help you in this way.
In the long run, none of this need impact on your coaching, but it can be seen as part of the intimacy that is implicit in this type of work. It can even make the relationship with your client still stronger.
posted by Tim @ 6:26 AM
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