•I have a better ability to listen and see more of the person rather than just my ideas of the person.
•I have a different title – It’s not “Ms. Fix it” anymore. There is a wonderful freedom that I want to exercise, and skills to give that support the capability and awareness of other people; that they are capable, creative and complete and unique. It’s a great thing.
•I have a different kind of listening. I’m listening for what people really want from the conversation (and not my ideas of what they should want).
•I have the understanding of [best] thinking -- we don’t always get to that because we're so caught up with trying to make something happen. I understand the thought process and the importance of giving time for that thinking.
• I have the ability to be a better listener, to be comfortable with the silence, and realize when I‘m talking to someone that they are thinking and to give them time for what they want to say.
•The biggest thing is the change from thinking “I should do that” or “you should do this”. I pay attention to my internal dialogue, and do not tell people what to do. The thinking needs to come from them. After all, they are seeing much more than anything I am.
• A big part for me is the self management and to not focus on the merely apparent. Even though I knew there was more, I used to get caught up in it, and let my thinking interfere. Now the focus is on self management, and to let the person think and unfold.
•What I have is listening in a different and fuller way.
•I have the ability to listen without judgment or expecting anything. I just let it happen.
•I’m aware of the opportunity to encourage best thinking for others and myself, as well as to constantly ask myself if I’m at my best level of thinking. Is my best thinking guiding what I'm doing.
•I am really listening better so the not merely apparent can reveal itself. We can have short and productive sessions, and people can walk away with something meaningful to take with them.
•I’m taking away a whole different skill set to help people further develop themselves and I don't have the burden of fixing people. They don't need to be fixed. They need the opportunity to experience themselves and their thinking fully.
•What I’m taking away is the listening. This is important to me along with the pauses not only for coaching but with family and friends. I’m learning more when I listen, pause and get their best thinking. They are capable, creative and complete.
This group of newly graduated Intrinsic Coach® professionals was led by Certified Intrinsic Coach® Mentor Deborah Crespo. Congratulations to all!
