The biological and emotional experience that supports feelings of safety and trust in coaching is critical for the more technical skills to effectively trigger breakthroughs in thinking. When coaches open their nervous systems with emotions of curiosity, respect, compassion, acceptance, and courage, clients experience co-regulation, stimulating a range of responses including engaged, attentive, relaxed, ready, and willing. Maintaining this state ensures clients feel seen and understood without judgement. The magic happens in this co-regulated connection between coach and client.

Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, MCC will show how to integrate the biochemical connection we can make with our clients with the practical application of technical coaching skills. The result of this co-regulation of emotional energy sets the stage for clients to willingly be vulnerable enough to root out their blocks and confidently commit to moving forward.

Key Takeaways:

• Explore how to apply recent research in learning and behavioral change to create the co-regulation that motivates clients to learn and grow.
• Easily adapt mental preparation tools to establish the energetic presence you will bring as you start coaching, and how to maintain this powerful connection throughout the conversation.
• Elevate your skills in reflective inquiry to create more breakthrough moments.