Ep 354 | Austin - Big "Nothing Unsaid" Guy

Name: Ep 354 | Austin - Big "Nothing Unsaid" Guy
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"Leaving nothing unsaid" is the foundational coaching skill. It enables coaches to gather complete information, which is essential for effective problem-solving and building trust.
The "unsaid" often originates from self-deception. Clients frequently lie to themselves about their true goals or feelings, making it the coach's primary responsibility to help them uncover these internal truths.
Coaching and consulting are distinct phases. Coaching is discovery and alignment (client-led), while consulting is direct skill transfer (coach-led). A coach's identity must disappear during the coaching phase to avoid bias.
A coach's responsibility is defined by their role's commitments. This provides a clear boundary for accountability, separating the coach's duties from the client's implementation choices.

Austin is redesigning Rydel's coaching system for scalability, moving from discipline-specific coaches (sales, production) to a single, general coach per franchisee.
The foundational skill for this new team is "leaving nothing unsaid"—the ability to communicate difficult truths without triggering defensiveness.
Amer confirmed this is a cornerstone of effective communication, as it's impossible to solve a client's core problem if the most important information is withheld.

Withholding information is often a form of self-deception, not just a lie to the coach.
Clients frequently lie to themselves about their true goals (e.g., pursuing a parent's dream instead of their own), creating internal misalignment.
This self-deception is a primary target for coaching, as it prevents clients from being honest with themselves or others.

Building Emotional Intelligence: Amer used an exercise where a sales rep called their mom to say "I love you." This simple act unlocked a feeling state, making it easier for the rep to then discuss difficult topics about their role.
Defining Coach Responsibility: A coach's responsibility is limited to fulfilling the defined duties of their role (e.g., providing tools, asking questions). The client's choice to implement or not is their own.
Avoiding "Veteran" Masks: For long-term clients, avoid creating a culture where they feel they must "have it figured out." This can lead to them masking problems and leaving things unsaid with themselves.

Austin: Continue training new Rydel coaches on the "leaving nothing unsaid" framework.
Austin: Emphasize the distinction between coaching (discovery) and consulting (skill transfer) to prevent coaches from imposing their expertise prematurely.
Austin: Implement tools to help clients identify and address self-deception, such as journaling prompts or responsibility exercises.

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