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Relationship Metaphors in Coaching
I love creating these “situational metaphors” that quickly illustrate particular situations my clients are going through — allowing me to present a different perspective without making them defensive or making me come off as an “expert.”
For instance, one of my clients was holding onto a relationship she knew wasn’t healthy for her, because it was her first serious relationship; her first “grown-up” love.
I said, “It sounds as if though you discovered this great candy store and immediately were attracted to this brightly-colored lollipop — and didn’t get a chance to see the rest of the store, which was full of great, tasty, and much more sophisticated candy. What comes up for you when I say that? ”
Do you have any coaching metaphors you’d like to share?
