In this solo episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin addresses one of the most common frustrations coaches experience: knowing something's missing from their sessions but not understanding how to take clients deeper.
If you've ever felt like you're having the same conversations with clients week after week, exhausting yourself with over-functioning, or avoiding certain topics out of fear, this episode pulls back the curtain on what's really happening.
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What we'll cover:
Key Points and Timestamps:
00:00:00 - The Coaching Depth Dilemma
Caitlin introduces the common challenge of coaches feeling they can't go deep enough with clients and how this creates imposter syndrome.
05:17:00 - Sign #1: "I Already Know That" Syndrome
When clients intellectualise their patterns but nothing actually changes—the gap between awareness and integration.
09:32:00 - Sign #2: The Repeating Conversation Loop
Why you keep having the same discussions with clients and what's actually happening beneath the surface.
13:18:00 - Sign #3: Exhaustion After Sessions
How over-functioning and trying to "fix" clients creates burnout and prevents true transformation.
18:22:00 - Sign #4: Avoiding Depth Out of Fear
The three core fears preventing coaches from going deeper: re-traumatisation, not holding emotions, and not having answers.
25:05:00 - Sign #5: Performing Instead of Facilitating
When coaching becomes about proving your worth rather than being present with what the client truly needs.
30:12:00 - The Mirror Effect
How your clients' patterns reflect your own areas that need deeper work and the importance of doing your own shadow work.
Resources Mentioned:
Shadow Alchemy Coaching Academy: @shadowalchemycoachingacademy
Shadow Alchemy Coaching Website: shadowalchemycoaching.com
Complete by Caitlin: @completebycaitlin
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