It has taken me over 2 years to write this post it!

Over 2 years of feeling a burst of irritation anytime anyone has a wee in our downstairs loo while I’m coaching (it’s the room next door).

Over 2 years of thinking ‘do they not realise I’m coaching?’

Over 2 years of wondering if the sound is audible (!)

And over 2 years of not actually saying anything to anyone in my family…

Until now.

Thank goodness for the topic of clear communication.

It’s come up a lot in coaching conversations over the last few weeks, for me and the people I work with.

The learning has been all about:

Taking the emotion out of the situation to focus on the facts.
Asking for what we want or need - simply, clearly, kindly.
Remembering others can’t read our minds, but can respond to a clear request - with a yes, no or counter offer.

Are you feeling frustrated about something?

And is there a simple request you could make to address it?

Wishing you all a great week,