In this episode, we sit down with seasoned coach Helen Dann. Helen shares her personal journey of self-awareness and development as a coach, shedding light on her initial drive to help others and how she uncovered that her motives were rooted in a "rescuer syndrome" stemming from her childhood. This realization came during a virtual training session in 2020, leading her to dig deeper into her own psyche and evolve her coaching methods. The discussion explores how Helen transitioned from a coach who felt a need to fix everything for her clients to someone who holds space for them to explore their issues and own their solutions.
Helen also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and continued self-development in enhancing her coaching skills. She talks about how necessary it is to hold a non-judgmental, safe space for clients to be themselves, to refrain from jumping in with all of the answers, and to challenge them when needed. She rounds off the episode by sharing resources that have been instrumental in her journey, including books and research papers that have influenced her approach to coaching.
Resources mentioned:
Coach the Person, Not the Problem by Marcia Reynolds https://a.co/d/5iwbRaz
Leadership Coaching and the Rescuer Syndrome by Manfred KETS De VRIES https://flora.insead.edu/fichiersti_wp/inseadwp2010/2010-104.pdf
The Human Behind the Coach by Claire Pedrick https://a.co/d/3rqqjrB
To connect with Helen, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-dann-icf-acc-pg-cert-a2984622/
