Behind the Scenes: A Coaching Debrief
Summary
In this bonus episode of Coaching Real Leaders, host Muriel Wilkins debriefs a previous session with Randy, an executive repeatedly passed over for C-suite roles. Wilkins discusses her internal struggle to remain neutral despite recognizing potential ageism and racism, emphasizing the importance of helping clients find agency rather than assigning blame. The episode explores the tension between individual effort and systemic barriers, concluding with Randy’s realization that he must choose environments where he can thrive.
Topics discussed
Kia Sorento advertisement
Introduction to the debrief episode
Context on client Randy and selection criteria
Coach's self-reflection on bias and attachment
Coaching approach: Individual vs. System dynamics
Client's realization and post-session feedback
Listener email questioning handling of racism
Monarch and NetSuite advertisements
Community discussion on truth and coaching ethics
Exploring the client's gut feelings and rationalization
Listener triggers and the 'victim' narrative
Balancing individual agency with systemic factors
Responding to criticism and the role of intuition
Outro and upcoming episode announcements
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