¿Qué haces si tus sesiones de coaching vocal están llenas de conflictos y problemas?

Pour résoudre un problème il faut toujours d'abord identifier la cause du problème. C'est une règle basique que j'applique à presque tout. Une fois que tu identifies le nœud il est plus simple de mettre en place des actions concrètes pour le délier. Dans le cas d'espère l'écoute active, l'empathie et la communication sont de précieuses clés.

I have seen that in order to get to source of conflict, we must see conflict as we would a weed. What is on the surface of the soil is only part of the picture, we must be willing to get into the soil and understand the roots. If we attempt to simply "manage" the conflict, we end up only chopping the weed off at the top, leaving the roots. If this happens, we have missed the opportunity to explore the true source. It is only by being curious, asking questions, and digging into the soil (which I believe to be the culture), we can begin to understand the source of conflict. Learning through metaphor and seeing conflict as an opportunity instead of a burden, is the first step.

Conflicts in vocal sessions from clients can arise due to differing expectations, misunderstandings, or personality clashes. To resolve them, active listening, clear communication, and compromise are essential.

Etablir un contrat écrit dès le départ permet de mettre chaque partie face à ses responsabilités. Parce qu'il vaut mieux prévenir que guérir.

Establishing clear boundaries and rules during vocal sessions is crucial for maintaining discipline and simplifying conflict resolution. By outlining expectations upfront, it becomes easier to address issues as they arise and ensure a smooth and productive session for everyone involved.

Using constructive feedback in sessions is key to helping clients improve their vocal skills. By offering specific, actionable advice and highlighting areas for growth in a positive manner, you can guide clients toward progress and success.

Keeping emotions in check during sessions, especially during conflicts, is vital as it prevents energy drain and maintains focus, key traits of a good coach. By staying composed, you impress clients, foster learning, and strengthen the coach-client bond, leading to more effective sessions and better outcomes overall.

When others don't grasp your views or aren't as savvy, it's wise to seek support. Whether from a mentor, colleague, or friend, their assistance bridges gaps and fosters smoother communication for all.

It’s always saying something- not always that you the coach are wrong either, many have aspirations above their willingness to do the work, and sometimes you outgrow clients and feel unfulfilled as a coach - you don’t have to stay in situations that don’t work and at the same time conflicts arise because the student is conflicted. Voice coaches end up as unpaid therapists and that’s not great either - I studied psychology while teaching and that’s when I realised the better we qualify and create healthy boundaries the more mature we become at handling conflicts. There’s nothing wrong with a bit of conflict at times, it gets the truth in the table - but if as a voice coach you find you are fast becoming a helping nice therapist - stop.