Women On Fire Episode 47- "How to Be a Powerful, Heart-Centered Coach & Mentor to Mothers, Part 2"

The Sweet Slumber Podcast: Baby-Centered Sleep

In this episode of the Sweet Slumber Podcast, host Meredith Brough continues teaching tips and insight on how to make a difference in the lives of parents as a mentor and coach. She focuses on professionalism and coaching with empathy to better serve clients and attract new ones. She emphasizes the importance of treating clients with respect and honor, helping them rise above their difficulties, and showing genuine interest and concern.
Meredith encourages sleep consultants to avoid focusing on their weaknesses but instead take credit for the efforts they've made to support clients and do their best. Meredith's advice will help you speed up the process of becoming a well-loved, sought-after coach and mentor (and hopefully help you avoid some mistakes)!
Topics

• Professionalism and coaching from the heart
• Why it's important to be a good coach (if you want to attract more clients)
• Tips on preparation for coaching calls
• Understanding clients' limitations
• Importance of using positive language
• How to be personable but not take things too personally
• Managing tough situations by being diplomatic
• Understanding clients' challenges
• How to encourage your clients
• Equipping your clients with confidence and self-trust
• Taking the blame out of the picture
• Teaching your clients to be strong & self-reflect

Learn More About the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program HERE. (More info below)

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Keywords
Sweet Slumber podcast, sleep consultants, sleep coaches, successful coaching, mentor, professionalism, positive language, managing emotions, coaching relationships, preparing for coaching calls, understanding clients' limitations, positive mindset, postpartum mental health issues, parent confidence, intuition, self awareness, flexibility in coaching, generosity.

The Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program Launched on May 27th, 2024!
Check out the links below & sign up before June 8th so you don't have to wait until fall 2024.
Learn More About the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program HERE.
Learn about our Baby-Centered Sleep approach, methods and principles, hear from a few of our graduates, and get to know Meredith HERE.

Capitoli

1. Prepare ahead of time for coaching calls: Tips for preparing questions, understanding clients, and managing coaching calls effectively. (00:02:19)

2. Understanding clients' limitations: How to be aware of and accommodate clients' limitations as a coach, especially for mothers with various responsibilities and challenges. (00:06:30)

3. Using positive language: The importance of using positive language to motivate clients and maintain a positive energy during coaching sessions. (00:09:25)

4. Controlling emotions and reactions: The significance of staying levelheaded, controlling emotions, and being diplomatic in responding to challenging situations as a coach. (00:15:06)

5. Building Personal Relationships: Speaker discusses the personal relationships built with clients and the need to maintain professional boundaries. (00:18:24)

6. Being Diplomatic and Humble: The importance of being humble, diplomatic, and kind in interactions with clients, especially when dealing with difficult situations. (00:19:26)

7. Managing Emotions and Encouraging Clients: Tips on managing emotions, being encouraging even in challenging situations, and learning to let go of insults and rudeness. (00:20:41)

8. Avoiding Blame and Focusing on Positive Parenting: The significance of not blaming parents, focusing on positive parenting practices, and the impact of such practices on child development. (00:22:52)

9. Empowering Clients and Building Confidence: Encouraging clients to trust their instincts, intuition, and connection with their children, and helping them build confidence in parenting. (00:23:57)

10. Encouraging Independence and Self-Reflection: Empowering clients to solve their own problems, encouraging self-reflection, and reminding them that imperfection is acceptable. (00:26:08)

11. Improving Coaching Skills: Tips for improving coaching skills, including market research, practicing coaching in various ways, and learning about postpartum depression and anxiety signs. (00:28:09)

12. Connecting Heart to Heart: The importance of coaching from the heart, building personal connections, and inspiring clients, leading to more success and referrals. (00:30:07)