177. The Hardest, Simplest Question

In this episode, Steph shares insights from a recent coaching intensive where she observed a powerful question being posed: "What do you want?" Despite its simplicity, many high-performing coaches struggled to articulate their desires, revealing a common challenge in the coaching community. Steph discusses the reasons behind this difficulty, including the tendency to prioritize others' needs over one's own, societal beliefs about deservingness, and the impact of people-pleasing tendencies. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and articulating personal desires as a pathway to fulfillment and creativity. She introduces a practical exercise called the "100 Things List," challenging listeners to push past initial comfort zones and societal constructs in order to unlock insights about their true desires. Want more practical coaching nuggets? Sign up for "The Impact Effect" newsletter at stephsaffer.com.