When a client session extends beyond the scheduled time, it’s important to manage the unexpected gracefully and respectfully. Begin by acknowledging the time and gently steering the conversation to a close. Summarize the key points covered in the session, highlighting any insights, action steps, or breakthroughs the client had. This helps reinforce progress and gives a clear sense of closure. For any topics or questions that remain, suggest scheduling a follow-up or adding them to the agenda for the next session, ensuring the client feels heard and supported. This approach maintains the flow of your coaching while honoring time boundaries.

Quando uma sess?o com o cliente se estende além do horário, o ideal é gerenciar a situa??o com respeito e objetividade. Primeiro, avise sobre o tempo e proponha um resumo dos pontos importantes para focar no essencial. Se surgirem quest?es pendentes, ofere?a a op??o de marcar um novo encontro para concluir a discuss?o. Esse cuidado demonstra comprometimento sem comprometer sua agenda.

In my experience, it's simply a matter of time until you find yourself in a session, where you're extending beyond the scheduled time for one reason or another. It's a human thing - life happens and I always aim to approach that with empathy. Sometimes I could be the reason why a meeting is running over. What I find helpful is to keep track of whether this is a one-off thing or evolving into a pattern with a given client. If it's becoming a pattern then call it out. Say what you're noticing about the timing of your sessions and invite some reflection and collaboration. How would your client like to tackle that? Having mutually-agreed upon boundaries is incredibly healthy for a coaching relationship.

Com um perfil comunicativo que tenho, é quase certeza que nos meus encontros o tempo limite seja ultrapassado. Se dentre os meus demais compromissos, n?o sejam t?o afetados, eu prossigo normalmente com a reuni?o, apenas lembrando de deixar claro que já foi ultrapassado o tempo habitual. Mas só encerro após de fato ter finalizado todos os pontos!

To manage a coaching session that extends unexpectedly, I would acknowledge the time, assess if continuing is necessary, and offer options like scheduling a follow-up. If we proceed, I’d set a clear new end time to respect boundaries. Afterward, I’d reflect on the overrun to adjust future sessions. This approach balances responsiveness with professionalism.