Ethical coaching practices aren't automatic, even for good, well-meaning practitioners…and this episode is my off-the-cuff, fired-up PSA on why.
I recorded this one without my usual prep, because I recently heard another story of not-so-kosher things happening inside a practitioner/client relationship. Power dynamics in the coach-client relationship don't get talked about enough in this industry, and they touch everything: how trauma-informed your work is, how transformational your sessions become, and whether you're actually living your values in practice.
In this episode:
• Why being a good person isn't the same as being an ethical coach
• The subtle ways power gets abused without practitioners realizing it
• The built-in power differential in every coach-client relationship, and how to work with it
• What happens in your nervous system when a client triggers your fear
• The Shadow of Power, and why claiming it (without shame) makes you a safer practitioner
• How to hold yourself accountable with self-compassion, not self-judgment
If you've ever wondered whether something you're doing in a session crosses a line — or you just want to deepen your ethical coaching practices — this one's for you.
Resources Mentioned:
Sacred Depths
Advanced Depth Shadow Journey
Unblock Your Hidden Shadow Workshop https://applieddepthinstitute.com/podcast-shadow-workshop
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