How to CLOSE a Coaching Conversation

How do you close a coaching conversation successfully? Have you ever had a coaching conversation that seemed like it would never end? Have you felt like you and the client never got to the outcomes? Or that you are going over time because the conversation doesn't seem to have a stopping point? Join me; I give you examples of questions and a flow to the conversation that will help you!

I hope you will enjoy the short video as much as I enjoyed making it for you. I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas! What subject should we explore next?

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Thank you so much @Icecandy1882 for bringing this question forward for us to explore!

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00:00 Welcome
00:56 Why it's important
02:40 Agreement Setting
03:41 Linear Questioning
04:48 Examples of Questions
05:26 Relationship to X
06:06 Sets Up Container & Facilitates Client Growth
06:40 Time Awareness
07:40 Anchor Learning & Actions
09:14 Longer Session?
10:06 Managing Time
11:08 The Client Gap & Insights
12:44 Overview of Ideas
15:04 Wrap-Up and Closing

Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, BCC is the author of StoryJacking: Change Your Dialogue, Transform Your Life; the Reflective Coach, and Light Up: The Science of Coaching with Metaphors. She is the host of the Coaching Studio, is a Confidence Coach, Certified Mentor Coach, Coaching SuperVision Partner, ICF PCC Assessor, and coaching educator. Using her understanding of the ICF Core Competencies, combined with her knowledge of Neuroscience, Lyssa works with Professional Coaches to expand their capacity to partner with their clients through how they show up and hold the space for those with whom they work.

Cheers, Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, BCC

[LyssadeHart]

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[jacquelinechen]

Thank you so much Lyssa for your rercording. It is truly helpful about what you mentioned to exploring "the relationship about X", going beyond the limit of following what client thought would be the goal of the session.

[robertoj.bendana]

Lyssa, thank you for these amazing videos, they help me sharpen my one is great....gracias, gracias

[jennifermcgucken]

was a very helpful video! Struggling with the ending of sessions. Going to try your suggestions. Cheers

[dilsherbuttar]

Thank you so much Lyssa for this profound explanation.

[daliah]

Thank you so much Lyssa for this profound explanation.

[glenajanemamauag]

Another insightful video and your dog at the back is sooo cute! Lately, I've been listening to your podcast. Wondering if you can also invite Marion Franklin, MCC as a guest? That would be wonderful! Thanks Lyssa!

[hadaralfi]

Thank you. I’m learning coaching this days in Israel and I love watching your videos. You help me become a better coacher ❤

[Icecandy]

Thank you so much for this video and answering my question. I really appreciate it.

I learned so much and will definitely watch it again for more impact and better retention.

I love your use of metaphors (bookends, presents etc.)

Thanks for reminding me that sometimes messy is okay and that learning from coaching happens between sessions too.

BTW, really cute dog on the sofa. I got a bit distracted. hihi

[juliaheatherwick]

Wonderful! Always leaving me with more to think about.

[maureenclement]

Wonderful explanation and suggestions. Thank you🌸

[dr.prabhasrinivas]

I love how informative and educational your videos are. I have a question - what can a coach do when the client shows up for the session and has not thoight about a goal to work on? They are reluctant to set a goal and prefer to simply chat about what is on their mind?

[margebrown]

Learned and pacing was a bit fast for the content meaning it felt like you were in a hurry. I learn when I am able to pause, think about what was just taught and take it in. Always appreciative of your teachings Lyssa! Thank you!

[adepejuadegoke]

Thank you for your insightful sessions always. Very relatable.

[ShivrajParshad]

Thank you so much Lyssa, I love your videos. The one place I get stuck with in some coaching sessions is tackling clients who say 'I don't know' very often when asked to reflect or go deeper. I've tried the 'as if' frame and also asking what they would like to know now that they don't know and get push back. Would be really grateful if you had a way of addressing the 'I don't knows'

[veronicagarciacampos]

Love your coaching demos. They are extremely helpful. Wondering if you will do more 1:1? 🙏🏽❤️

[sabinebarth]

Hi Lyssa,
many thanks for this insight. I sometimes wonder in coaching sessions, wether I am helping my coachees enough, because I have the feeling that nothing happens (which I know cannot actually be the case). I just want my coachees to get the best support possible from me.
Do you have a recommendation here? Maybe switch the level more in exploring feelings or how to ask a good question?