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Empathy vs. compassion in coaching
Episode 410th June 2025 • The Coaching Question • The Coaching Question Podcast
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In this episode, we dive into the critical distinction between empathy and compassion in coaching, exploring how these concepts influence the effectiveness of coaching sessions. 

Drawing from our own coaching and supervisory experiences, we discuss the importance of boundaries, self-awareness, and personal responsibility in both coaching and supervision. 

We touch on how coaches can maintain their energy and emotional resilience in their practice.

As usual, we share our 3 top tips.

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Resources:

  • Robin Shohet: This isn’t a direct quote but he encourages coaches to pay exquisite attention to how someone makes you feel.
  • Kristin Neff: Self-compassion expert, with further resources on her website; https://self-compassion.org

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