Dealing with clients resistant to feedback in coaching. Are you ready to break through their resistance?

To address resistance effectively, first understand its root causes. Clients might resist feedback due to previous experiences, fear of change, or a lack of perceived value. Actively listening and empathizing with their concerns is essential. Creating a safe space for open dialogue helps clients express their hesitations. This understanding builds trust, which is crucial for clients to accept and act on feedback.

Ls resistencia muchas veces, en mi experiencia, viene desde el lugar de cambiar al sujeto y emitir juicios personales. El feedback es sobre el hecho concreto. Que pasó? No que hiciste. Las personas se resisten más porque el hecho pasa a segundo plano y se focalizan más en los juicios que se generan sobre ellos

To overcome resistance, it’s crucial to build a solid rapport and trust with your client. Trust develops through consistent, positive interactions that reflect your dedication to their growth. Show genuine interest in their views and acknowledge their feelings, even if they are resistant. A strong trust foundation makes clients more open to feedback, viewing it as a tool for personal development rather than criticism.

Para generar confianza, que no se genera en 5 segundos, se requiere tener un trabajo previo de consultar con la persona si puede, si el momento es el apropiado, si está dispuesta a escuchar algo que puede no gustarle. Y la confianza se comienza a crear cuando el feedback comienza a funcionar para el otro. Le da resultados. Y como consecuencia vuelve

The framing of feedback can greatly influence its reception. Present feedback not as criticism but as a chance for growth. Use positive language that emphasizes potential rather than limitations. When clients see feedback as a tool for achieving their goals, they are more likely to welcome it. How you communicate feedback is key to transforming resistance into openness.

Estas conversaciones siempre y cuando se enfoquen en los hechos y no en las personas. Se eviten los juicios y las generalizaciones (que son producto de la falta de informacion), se siga un proceso de respeto mutuo y se hagan con una persona debidamente capacitada tendrán un alto porcentaje de efectividad. El reencuadre para mi es otra cosa

One of the key factors that determine a successful relationship between the coach and the client is the client's openness and willingness to being coached. Only when the client is willing and open to receive honest feedback can the client overcome their resistance and start moving towards the desired outcomes. You cannot change what you are not willing to face. The client must have a strong desire to change their life before entering the coaching relationship. When the client is open to being coached and is fully committed to implement tools and processes offered by the coach, can the client expect to experience changes in their life. Too many expect fast results without being willing to do the work.

As clients navigate their resistance to feedback, it's important they feel supported. Offer consistent encouragement and reassure them that setbacks are a natural part of growth. Be a steadfast ally, celebrating their achievements and progress. Your continuous support can help transform a client’s stagnation into confident forward movement.