450. Is Your Coaching Session Falling Flat? This Is Why (And How to Fix It)

When a coaching session ends and you’re left wondering, “Did I actually help her?”—this episode is for you.

 

In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I’m breaking down why coaching sessions sometimes feel flat (even when nothing technically went “wrong”) and what’s really happening beneath the surface when that doubt creeps in. I share the most common reasons sessions stall, what not to do when that happens, and how to confidently lead the conversation so you don’t leave second-guessing yourself. We’re talking about coaching leadership, structure, and how to re-anchor a session in real time—without forcing emotion, over-talking, or jumping into advice.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Register to #CoachU, a FREE bootcamp for divorced moms who want to lead coaching sessions with confidence, clarity, and structure without guessing, freezing, or overstepping: https://products.ambershaw.com/coachu-organic-jan2026
• Listen to Episode 449. The Difference Between a Coaching Conversation and a Chat Between Friends: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/449-the-difference-between-a-coaching-conversation/id1577282350?i=1000745718161

 

What I Discuss:

• 02:41 Why “flat” sessions are one of the most common coaching fears
• 03:22 What’s actually happening when a session feels stuck
• 03:53 The three main reasons coaching conversations lose momentum
• 06:13 What not to do when you feel a session going off the rails
• 07:38 How to pause, reset, and guide the conversation forward
• 09:03 Why leadership—not intensity—is the key to powerful coaching
• 11:29 How to re-anchor a session without rescuing or over-explaining

 

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