Just be honest
Give the true reasons for your decisions and the feedback that goes with those decisions. When I say “just be honest”, it makes you think doesn’t it? Are you being honest or do you say things that you hope will preserve feelings?
A couple of clients have recently ended their coaching relationships with me. This is a normal occurrence. It happens regularly. I always ask for feedback at the end of all coaching relationships and did so this time. One client took the time to call me and give me some good detailed feedback—things he liked about the coaching and things he didn’t. I found really helpful and it raised my opinion of him even more.
The other client took the easy route—no real feedback. My feelings aren’t spared. I am left feeling a sense of dissatisfaction and almost unfinished business. “Did I do something wrong or was it just time?”
I’d really like to know.
Sandra Oliver - January 27, 2010
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Sandra Oliver
Sandra Oliver Sandra Oliver is a leadership coach and consultant with more than 17 years experience in Corporate HR leadership roles. Her expertise includes change management and succession planning. Sandra is the founder of IMPACT Consulting Inc.
