the space where people can explore their beliefs , their thought patterns and the changes that they want to make and start making some commitments about what they are going to do , be or have that is different in the future .
The challenge for coaches today , is the vast array of ways we have to communicate . A conversation with even one person can start in person , continue on an audio-only phone call to text type messages and end up in voluminous books in email .
Many people will have their own preferred way of communicating and often a distinct style . It ’ s important to honour that and of course , find that common ground that ’ s within your own boundaries .
In every way I communicate today , there ’ s been a journey of growth to learn to be effective in that form .
Writing . I love to blog and guest feature . If I could , I would write most of the day , every day . I ’ m inspired by conversations and love to get to express in words , giving perspectives and insights , what I have learned and what I know to be true .
It ’ s not that I had to learn to write , I did however have to learn to allow myself to write . Days when people tell me ‘ I can hear your voice in your writing ’ is when I know I ’ m communicating effectively , sharing in the way I desire to and touching others at a soul level .
“ The idea is to write so that people hear it and it slides through the brain and goes straight to the heart ” - Maya Angelou
Video Well let ’ s all have a collective cringe at the memories of the first time we clicked on video and font-facing camera modes for the same shot . Getting over the nonsense of ‘ hate the way I look / sound / what I say ' ( keep going and add more excuses to the dozens I ’ ve thought at some point ) has been totally worth it .
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Facebook Live is the latest of rapidly advancing technologies and not only does it give the benefit of ' hear and see ' the person , guests can interact live with comments and questions . Perfect for coaches in the limelight where their clients can maintain their desired anonymity !
Not only have I created a membership site for my regular clients – this soul space has a vast number of videos on topics that I regularly talk about . So whether you are a new client needing to get a good grounding on my teachings or a client that needs just a little something to re-connect , this has been a tremendous asset and platform for me to help my clients .
Video is also a great way of sharing stories . Stories that would otherwise be for the books , too voluminous for a shorter post or blog , can be shared in a couple of minutes on a video . It ’ s easier to bring them to life too , especially for humour , as we can be far more expressive in 3-D that we can using 26 letters . Humour and light-heartedness are a must , we want to inspire others , not bring them to an emotional quagmire !
One take videos or being ready for FB Live and video webinars didn ’ t happen over-night but it ’ s a skill that is essential for all coaches to get their message out there and share their message and stories with their clients and tribe .
There is no one size fits all method or mode in communication . It ’ s speaking from the heart and sharing your stories that creates a resonance with those around you . And it ' s that heartfelt connection that makes the world of a difference .