Self-disclosure: Am I sharing too much when I'm coaching? Episode 77

11-07-2024 • 26 mins

The conversation explores the topic of self-disclosure in coaching. The hosts discuss the traditional approach of not disclosing anything about oneself and the potential benefits of sharing personal experiences. They emphasize the importance of maintaining focus on the client and being mindful of the intention behind self-disclosure. The conversation also touches on the potential risks and pitfalls of self-disclosure, such as projecting one's own experiences onto the client. Overall, the hosts suggest that self-disclosure can deepen the human-to-human connection in coaching, but it should be done thoughtfully and with the client's best interests in mind.

Keywords
coaching, self-disclosure, client focus, human connection, intention, risks, benefits

Takeaways

Self-disclosure in coaching can deepen the human-to-human connection and build trust.
It is important to maintain focus on the client and be mindful of the intention behind self-disclosure.
Self-disclosure should be done thoughtfully and with the client's best interests in mind.
There are potential risks and pitfalls of self-disclosure, such as projecting one's own experiences onto the client.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Question
00:30 Traditional Approach to Self-Disclosure in Coaching
01:28 The Importance of Human-to-Human Connection
03:02 Personal Examples of Self-Disclosure
06:27 Different Types of Sharing
09:07 Being Mindful of the Relevance and Usefulness of Sharing
12:26 The Potential Power of Self-Disclosure
15:33 Differentiating Between Personal Experience and Client Focus
26:53 Closing Thoughts

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