Go Coach Yourself!
Welcome to Go Coach Yourself!, a podcast to help you get unf*cked and build the incredible life you deserve. We’re Vic and Ryan, two certified coaches trying to change the world one conversation at a time.
In our respective practices, we’ve noticed common experiences or themes that come up again and again with clients. We started Go Coach Yourself to share our thoughts, experiences and tips with more people, giving you tools you can use to navigate your own way through any of the topics we cover. Through these examples and deep dives on coaching topics we hope you’ll gain a greater understanding of what working with a coach can involve. We believe everyone deserves to have a coach in their team, so whether you’re still exploring to find the right coach for you or you are ready to get started, we’re excited to give you an inside look at how two coaches see the world. We’re going to have a ton of fun along the way, and welcome you to join us on this journey!
About Vic Smith, CPCC
Go Coach Yourself!
How to Show up for Someone Without Trying to Fix Them
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In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan tackle the common urge to fix people's problems rather than hold space and truly listen.
Dive into the reasons why jumping into fixer mode doesn't work and hear about the importance of holding space and providing support without solving. Learn why your well-intended advice might backfire and how to create meaningful connections.
This episode has practical tips and empowering questions that help you show up in a way that supports and doesn't solve.
Links to articles:
HBR - What Great Listeners Actually Do
Psychology Today - How Unsolicited Advice Harms Your Relationships
Hosts:
Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching
Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk
