#147: Empowering the Coaching Industry w/ Megan Clinton

In this episode, Michelle interviews returning guest, Megan Clinton, to talk about how - as a coach or mentor - holding space for a client to heal can really empower a client, and help them make progress towards their goals. We discuss: Trauma informed lens/awareness working w/ clients Creating healthy boundaries vs holding things at bay Healing trauma to move towards desired results Coaching + speed to results No quick fix to trauma - it's a process The timing of forgiveness, gratitude and toxic positivity Showing up to heal and deepening connection with others Hold space + listening / being heard vs problem solving The process of deeply listening and holding space to heal Fear of holding space through a trauma-lens Receiving supervision and working on healing personal trauma as a coach Details and the why behind Megan's program for coaches, mentors, therapists: "Listen Like a Therapist" Safety, respecting privacy vs testimonials in client work Trauma training + fear of being shamed / not knowing enough1) Link to Megan's previous interview on the podcast - #125: "How Trauma Impacts Presence w/ Megan Clinton"2) Info on "Listen Like a Therapist" https://megankateclinton.thrivecart.com/ett-listen-like-a-therapist/⁠A particular focus of hers at the moment is training mentors, coaches and therapists  to hold a deeper embodied understanding of trauma when they work with their clients, this training is called Listen like a Therapist - embodied trauma training and once completed group supervision is available.Connect w/ Megan:1) IG: https://www.instagram.com/megankateclinton/2) FB: https://www.facebook.com/MeganKateClinton3) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megankateclintonAbout MeganMegan Kate Clinton offers healing, integration and transformation to women seeking to change the world, be that through parenting, business practice, or relationships of any nature. She is extensively trained as a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist, Energy Psychologist, Gestalt Play Therapist and is an Aware Parenting Instructor and has been practicing for nearly two decades. Her training and experience includes a particular focus and understanding of trauma and healing attachment, relational and collective trauma. She brings all her training, learnings and understandings into all aspects of her work. == Host: Michelle Wong, #BreathworkQueen, is a dreamer, initiator, visionary, and author of Set Your  Own Sail: Fire Your Alarm Clock and Awaken to What's Possible.  She mentors humans to be in full relationship with themselves, unapologetically. She uniquely blends breathwork, Human Design, Beliefetics(TM), Rapid Relief Technique (TM), intuition + self-care, and feminine leadership practices.Download your free: ⁠"I Am Supported" meditation HERE⁠.Let's Stay Connected!-Instagram (⁠@michellewong.xo⁠)-Facebook (⁠http://www.facebook.com/michellewongcatalyst⁠) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michellewongxo.substack.com