September 21, 2026

Sometimes a coaching session starts sounding like it’s about everyone except the person you’re actually coaching…

Their spouse. Their boss. Their kids. Their coworkers. And before long, the entire conversation is focused on what someone else is doing wrong or needs to change.

Talking about other people isn’t the problem. The challenge is knowing how to use what your client is telling you without accidentally coaching someone who isn’t even in the room.

In this week’s #MENTORMONDAY, we’ll look at three practical ways to bring the coaching back to your client and help them focus on what they can actually do moving forward.

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