About this episode
Coach Energy and Consistency: Handling “That Client,” Emotions, and Authority in SessionsSUMMARYJohn and Angie discuss how coaches manage their energy and consistency across sessions, including whether they show up the same with every client and how reactions to “that client” can signal a coach’s own challenge in navigating difficulty. They explore adapting energy to different clients while still leading the session, and identify a risk point when a coach’s view of a client’s potential becomes clouded by triggers or poor rapport. They cover handling clients who overtalk, ask constant questions, assert disruptive authority, or arrive with strong emotions, using tactics such as slowing down, labelling emotions, asking what the client needs most, and pivoting if the client won’t discuss what’s wrong. They emphasise empathy without being pulled into clients’ emotions, holding space, rescheduling when needed, and building both process and intuition skills.CHAPTERS00:00 Coach Energy Consistency00:59 Show Intro 01:15 Dreading That Client01:58 Roster Energy Management03:41 Why It Feels Hard06:52 Adapt Without Losing Authority09:37 Handling Power Challenges13:00 When Clients Won't Share14:32 Reschedule or Refocus18:42 Empathy Without Absorbing23:06 Warmth and Competence27:23 Process vs Intuition Balance27:48 Wrap Up and Listener CallWant to contact the show? You can leave us a voicemail. It's free to do, and we might feature you on our next episode. All you need to do is go to https://speakpipe.com/thecoachingclinicpodcast and leave us a message. You can also find our clips and full episodes on the exclusive Coaching Clinic YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coachingclinicpodcastYou can send us a video or voice message on LinkedIn:John's LinkedIn Profile or go to PresentInfluence.com for coaching enquiries with JohnAngie's LinkedIn Profile or visit AngieSpeaks.com2023 Present Influence Productions Coaching Clinic: scale your business, acquire high ticket clients & master coaching skills 89
