A senior management professional (program manager in technology) reached out to me end of last year 2020 seeking help in job search. He has lost his job mid last year due to pandemic. He was searching for a job for some time, but in vain. A common connection introduced him to me and we started to talk.
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We discussed about all the options that he has already explored. I inquired about what else is possible and in my ongoing conversations he often came up with new ideas and started acting up on them. In this process of having frequent scheduled conversations with him, I sensed a clear energy shift and taking action enthusiastically on his ideas.
It was now 6 months and frequency of our calls have also reduced. I kept checking with him on how he was doing. Towards the end of 6 month, he called me share the he has got couple of options that has materialized for him and he is in the process of taking a decision.
He thanked me multiple times in that short conversation. I asked him what did I do that you are thanking me? It was all your ideas and you took action – what did I do?
After a long pause on the other side, he said – Rajiv, what I needed the most at that difficult time was someone who would listen to me without making any judgement, and just be there for me! Thank you for holding the space for me and being there!
This experience left me with the realization on the power of listening!
The power of listening is an integral part of a coaching conversation, and when combined with asking right questions can do wonders. I welcome people to explore the power of coaching and give yourself a chance to move ahead in life by scaling your current challenges and further live a fulfilled life.
To set up an exploratory conversation about your career situation, please write to me at metobecoaching@gmail.com