Opening the Door: Helping Clients Open Up Without Pushing Too Hard
- Kenneth Pecoraro
- May 11
- 1 min read
While it is important not to push clients too hard or too fast, meaningful change and deeper conversations also do not usually happen through complete passivity. Sometimes progress requires gently moving the conversation forward and carefully exploring areas clients may naturally avoid.
In this video, Ken uses a boxing analogy to explain this balance.
Instead of going for the “knockout punch” too early, effective engagement often involves gentle “jabs”, small, thoughtful steps forward that help build trust, assess readiness, and create space for clients to gradually open up over time.
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