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open up possibilities, inquiry, and creativity — not lead it to a known or
preconceived response.
When I was a clinical psychologist, taught of course to not give advice,
there were times that I simply had some good advice to give my clients.
When I delivered it, I said, "Now I am going to give some advice here,
but remember it is just my best thinking in this moment — it does not
mean it is the best or right thing to do, but it might help you consider
options to this advice or adaptations for your situation." I say
something very similarly to my coaching clients or students. Even when
words from me sound like advice, I frame it as "my best thinking in the
moment" and offer it as a possibility, not a requirement.
Coaching is, after all, about increasing clie