Using TA when clients struggle to say no and delegate, getting close to burnout

The Coaching Question

In this episode of the Transactional Analysis series of The Coaching Question Podcast, we explore how we might apply TA in our coaching practice using a new fictional case study of a client called Adam.

Adam has recently been promoted to his first 'Manager of Manager' role, struggles to say no, delegate, deal with poor performance and is at danger of burning out. Building on the previous episode, we explore his behavioural drivers and using his challenges as a lens, we illustrate the practical application of TA.

We share how generating awareness of Driver behaviour leads to clients becoming more aware of the choices they have available to them, rather than sticking with automatic behaviour that their early experiences have taught them.

Listen to this episode to understand more about how TA can add value to coaching challenges and reflect on your own possible triggers and beliefs.

References:

• The Leadership Pipeline is covered in Season 1, Episode 2
• Feedback and FeedForward are covered in Season 2, Episode 2
• Vertical Development episode is covered in Season 2, Episode 9
• The functional model is described by Samantha Kynaston here
• Ware sequence