Ep 198: How to Curb Your “Fix It” Tendency

Many of us respond to problems by attempting to solve them. Doing so in coaching conversations undermines our client’s agency. In this episode, Elena shares what causes a fix-it tendency and five steps you can take to resist it in your conversations.

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Reflection questions: 

• Recall the last time you slipped into a fix-it tendency:
  • What uncomfortable emotions were present for you in this moment?
  • What element of your conditioning might have been at play?
  • In retrospect, what alternative approach would have better served your client?
• Elena shared five steps you can take to resist the fix-it tendency. Which will be most challenging for you? How can you build your capacity in this area?

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