As humans, we all seek validation. But seeking it from your clients is a trap that can sabotage your coaching. Not only does it shift your focus from where it should be (on your client), it creates highs and lows in your coaching. Unfortunately, it can be easy to have validation trap tendencies and not even know it, so please don’t judge yourself too harshly. 

In this episode, I share numerous ways to identify this trap, recognize if you’re slipping, and avoid the temptation. Mastering this valuable coaching skill will serve you well throughout your career, plus increase your overall success.

“Wanting validation is very normal… it’s only because you are a helper type of person… that’s not anything you need to judge yourself about… [but] have awareness of it so that you can decide what to do about it.” – Molly Claire

3  Validation Trap Lessons:

• #1 - Identifying the trap
  • Pleaser role
  • Misplaced focus
  • Safe space interruption
  • Positive responses sought
  • Inhibited honesty
  • Suppressed empowerment

• #2 - Recognizing you’re trapped
  • Helpful confirmation
  • Praise high
  • Uncomfortable with another focus
  • Unnecessary validation

• #3 - Avoiding the trap
  • Don’t take credit
  • Hold curiosity
  • Define separate success
  • Appropriate space

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