Stop the Story: How to interrupt a client in English coaching sessions while maintaining rapport
Many coaches fall into the "politeness trap" when working in a second language. They hesitate to interrupt for fear of being rude or stay silent when a client’s story becomes unclear to avoid looking "incompetent."
This 90-minute workshop is designed for non-native English-speaking coaches who want to reclaim their professional presence. We replace polite hesitation with Radical Clarity, ensuring your language skills never limit your coaching impact.
What we will cover:
The 3-Second "Cut-In": Master the exact phrases needed to pause a client’s storytelling (without losing rapport or sounding aggressive)
The "Honest Coach" approach: Learn specific scripts to pause a session when you are lost. Turn a "language barrier" into a powerful coaching moment of presence.
The Value Shift: Move from hesitating and overthinking your grammar to speaking more clearly and with a bigger impact.
The Outcome:
You will leave with a practical toolkit of "interruptive" language and the confidence to lead the conversation, ensuring you remain the driver of the session, even when your English isn't perfect.
Alena Konečná - Trainer of facilitation and effective communication in English