Who holds the mirror for you? Where is your safe thinking space?
While I am fighting my interruption habit, I stay intentional about it too. At times, with prior agreement, I interrupt clients to clarify the meaning of a word they used or to bring the conversation back to them. Every so often, I notice in those moments a facial reaction, a hint of surprise. The ask to verbalise what they think, clarify an idea, look into an assumption, is an invitation for my clients to reflect and be honest with themselves. The interruption brings discomfort, but often opens a new perspective, or sheds some light on a buried thought.
It’s hard to be a mirror for yourself. To tune into yourself, to increase self-awareness requires you to be curious, find the time, a safe space and a thinking partner.
?? Who do you feel safe enough with to share what you really think?
?? Who do you test your ideas with before making them public?
?? Who holds a mirror for you?
?? Have you tried coaching?