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Lesson 5.9
Common check-in mistakes
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| Mistake | What the client hears | Instead |
|---|---|---|
| Not reading the check-in properly | "You're a number to me" | Read everything before you decide or write anything |
| Ignoring a personal win (they got a promotion and you said nothing) | "I don't care about your life" | Open with it |
| Generic praise ("great week, keep it up") | "This could have been sent to anyone" | Name the specific thing, with numbers |
| Praising every week whether there's progress or not | "Your praise doesn't mean anything" | Only celebrate real wins. Zoom out to find them. |
| Only celebrating, never challenging | "My coach won't tell me the truth" | Be honest about stalls, kindly (Module 1's nice-coach trap) |
| Changing things when progress is fine | "The plan is never stable" | If it's working, don't touch it |
| Skipping the photos for weeks | "My 5am photos are pointless" | Acknowledge them at least every couple of weeks |
| Recording tired, slouched, or in bad light | "My coach doesn't take this seriously" | Protect your energy and fix your setup |
| No clear next step | "What am I actually meant to do?" | End every reply with an action and a mini objective |
The common thread: yes, a transformation is technically a transaction. But this is a relationship. Coaching is a dialogue, not a monologue, and nobody wants to work with someone who treats them like a number.
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