Calm Quote by Mark Goulston
“Something I had learned from 30 years as a psychotherapist turned Fortune 500 executive coach when helping people to calm down is that it is much less important what you tell others than what you enable them to tell you and, in the process, tell themselves that results in them calming themselves down.”
About This Quote
Effective coaching empowers others to articulate their own insights, leading to self‑calming and better outcomes.
In simple terms: Help others speak their truth to calm themselves.
Key Takeaway
Enable self‑expression for calm.
Themes
coaching
communication
self‑awareness
Mood
supportive
insightful
Type
coaching
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- executive coaching
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
leadership
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you ask to draw out hidden thoughts?
- How does listening change the speaker’s state?
A Different Perspective
Self‑expression may be limited by fear or lack of language.
