You, We & I

The words we use reflect out mental states. As coaches, you need to be aware of these usages by your coachee during your coaching sessions.


  •  When the coachee uses "You", he sets up a potential judgment, blame or defensiveness.
  •  When the coachee uses "we", he sometimes does not mean himself and he is referring to others.
  •  When the coachee uses "I" he accepts responsibility for his actions and takes personal ownership.

Example 1: "You"


Coachee:   You know, I always believe that you must not victimize others when you go about achieving your goals  
Coach:   Who are they specifically?  
Coachee:   Some senior people that I know.  
Coach:   How has that affected you in this case?  
Coachee:   Just the other day.....  

Example 2: "We"


Coachee:   We must always be responsible for our actions.  
Coach:   Who should be responsible for his actions?  
Coachee:   All of us  
Coach:   Is there someone that you know of that is not?  
Coachee:   Of course  

Example 3: "I"


Coachee:   I always feel that I am not good enough in this position.  
Coach:   What is it exactly that you are not good enough?  
Coachee:   I am unable to organize my time well.  

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