A cognitive defusion practice for coaches, mentors, facilitators and leaders
It is natural to get caught in the traps of listening to narrative, because we are drawn to a good story — one that fits our existing view of the world, or that lets us push discomfort away (Hayes, Strosahl and Wilson, 2012). In a coaching, mentoring or leadership context, this often shows up when we review someone else’s work: a mentee’s coaching session, a team member’s presentation, a client’s situation. We may find ourselves building a long history around them, or quietly judging their attitude, readiness, or capacity to change.