What do you do if your life coaching feedback isn't helping your clients grow?

It's a 2 way communication. Feedback in life coaching should always correct an aspect, not the person. Give feedback on the person and it will never work. But... The client needs to be open to it, otherwise it won't stay. If those things above are aligned, then feedback will stay.

There are many factors behind why life coaching feedback isn't helpful for clients. It is important to have a honest and objective assessment of the situation. Work with your coachees and ask candid questions such as: 1. Does the coachee really want to improve? Or just lip services? In other words, are they fully on board with the growth targets? Coach cannot help if coachee is not clear about their own accountabilities for change and required actions/commitment. 2. Why it didn't work? What's the biggest struggles? Do you have any influence on these factors... or not? Focus on the controllable. Find out the why. 3. Sometimes the growth targets simply too duanting. Break them into bite-sized steps. Take baby steps in a time.

Ensure clarity around the purpose and expectations of the feedback process. Communicate openly with clients about the goals they aim to achieve through coaching and how feedback can support their growth and development.

When facing challenges with your life coaching feedback, adjusting methods involves being flexible and adapting your approach to better suit your clients' needs and preferences. It's about being open to trying new strategies, techniques, or communication styles to ensure that the feedback you provide is more effective and impactful in supporting your clients' growth and development.

Evaluate early and often -- on both sides of the relationship to ensure the highest probability of success for you and your clients. I make it a point to check in with my clients regularly to ask for specific feedback on ways I can be a better coach. I also assess how my clients are doing -- are they being coachable and open to the process? What are they doing with the feedback I offer? I need to decipher if it's me or them or a combination of both, and then I can adjust as necessary.

Seek Client Input: Involve clients in the feedback process by soliciting their input, perspectives, and feedback on your coaching approach. Create a collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to share their thoughts and provide input on the coaching process. Adjust and Iterate: Be open to adjusting your feedback approach based on client feedback, outcomes, and evolving needs. Continuously iterate and refine your coaching techniques to better align with client preferences and optimize the coaching experience.

Giving feedback is not a one-size-fits-all solution across your client base. Some will adopt it and make drastic growth in their journey, while others will see their progress fluctuate over time. The feedback process should be a two-way street where clients can freely bring their reflections, perspectives and worries to the table. A continuous flow of feedback from the coach could soon alienate clients, making them feel that they are the problem, not the challenge they want to overcome.