How can I connect with a neurodivergent client?

How can I connect with a neurodivergent client?

The Situation I have a neurodivergent client who is on the autism spectrum. They are very engaged in coaching and say they love it, but I feel like I just can’t tap into a real emotional connection to their topics. How should I approach this? As coaches become more...
Leadership becomes human-centered

Leadership becomes human-centered

In late spring and summer 2020, the Institute of Coaching (IOC) conducted an inquiry into the impact of pandemic-era disruptions on organizations, leaders, leadership, and leadership coaching. Our aim was to explore the lessons for leaders and coaches in shaping a...
How can I help my client navigate uncertainty?

How can I help my client navigate uncertainty?

Written By Victoria Trabosh, CEC Situation: “I’m coaching a leader whose people are asking for answers because everything is uncertain. Normally my client provides the strategies and support that the team needs, but the pace of change is happening so fast that...
Feedback 101

Feedback 101

Written By Victoria Trabosh, CEC Situation: “I was recently hired to deliver feedback from a leadership 360 online assessment. The client ‘freaked out’ and refused to hear the feedback. What should I have done and how could I have handled the situation...
Is it racial injustice, or is it personal?

Is it racial injustice, or is it personal?

An excerpt from my recent Sticky Situation article in Choice Magazine.   “I’ve been hired to coach an executive who is African American and in a crucial position in a large tech firm. His female director is white. She sees the tension in his...