Empathic Listening and Giving Advice

empathic listening

Video Presentation by Bo Hanson, 4x Olympian and Coaching Consultant

In this video Bo explains empathic listening which involves the content and emotion of what is communicated. Bo also describes why some people may ask for advice and then ignore your suggestions. Mystery solved!  This video looks at the best way for coaches to give advice and create a solution, and how permission must be granted before advice is accepted.

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