Use of silence

The use of silence is the coach granting space to a pause rather than filling it. The silence that comes after a question can be uncomfortable, but often it is in precisely that interval that the client reaches their real answer. If the coach steps in and rescues them, they cut short the client's descent into their own depth. Being able to endure silence is one of the hardest things an experienced coach learns. An awaited silence speaks more than most words.