The Empty Chair Technique helps the coachee verbalise what’s going on, the abstract becomes more concrete. As the coachee takes on the other person’s role, he/she gains insight into his/her own perspective as well as the other person's.

The Coachee faces an empty chair, picturing the person with whom the Coachee is experiencing a conflict, speaking to the empty chair about the situation, feelings and thoughts. Then, he/she moves to the other chair, responding to what has been said from the other person's perspective, taking on their role. The Coachee can move back and forth several times to continue the dialogue. Meanwhile, you can explore with questions and insights.

Help your Coachee acknowledge and leverage his/her strengths to overcome challenges instead of focusing on others' weaknesses that prevent him/her from thrivin​g. In this scenario, he/she is directing (and redirecting) the conversation back to the central issue: what your Coachee CAN control.

People who use their strengths every day are:

• 3 times more likely to report having an excellent quality of life,
• 6 times more likely to be engaged at work,
• 8% more productive,
• 15% less likely to quit their jobs.

Ask your Coachee to identify his/her key strengths:

What does your Coachee gets complimented on? What do his/her friends value? What do colleagues or boss value? What does your Coachee like about himself/herself? When does he/she feel in the flow?