Mastering Your Imperceptible Coach's Bias with Erin Power

Mastering Your Imperceptible Coach's Bias with Erin Power

Author: Primal Health Coach Institute August 19, 2025 Duration: 32:24
Get ready to learn about a critical yet often overlooked aspect of health coaching: your own bias as a coach. Host Erin Power shares personal anecdotes and discusses how coaches' biases can inadvertently sabotage coaching relationships, even when they mean well. 
 
As Erin says, 'Your job is to make your bias imperceptible,' you'll gain insights into maintaining a non-judgmental and empathetic approach that fosters genuine client growth.
 
In this episode, Erin explores reflection, inquiry, presence, and the importance of maintaining a nonjudgmental, empathetic attitude. Learn practical strategies to make your bias imperceptible in your coaching, focusing on client-centred practices. Don't miss out on this vital topic that can elevate your coaching practice!
 
Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro
2:28 Anecdotes on Bias in Coaching
5:22 Teaching Health Coaching and Bias
12:14 Defining Bias in Coaching
21:39 Managing Bias in Coaching
 
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