Welp, I did it. Took on a client who I knew was going to be trouble, and now they don’t want to pay me. Overall, I’m chalking this up to a lesson learned, but any advice for rolling with the punches when you have a negative client interaction? I’ve been a coach for years with all positive feedback, and I think this hurt my pride more than anything.

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Always get paid upfront for sessions agreed upon. General rule of thumb in coaching. Also, you need to remove yourself from their outcomes and clients decisions. You coach they execute or not.

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Be with that part of you that’s hurt and embrace it with love and acceptance. Ask yourself, “what did I make the interaction mean about myself.” Flood yourself with compassionate self forgiveness around that story.

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