How to Coach with EQ

Inc.com columnist and emotional intelligence coach Justin Bariso answers workplace questions with an emotional element—everything from how to deal with a co-worker who brings his personal life to work, to how to keep your cool. Got a question of your own? Send it to jbariso@inc.com.

Dear Justin,

I'm a professional coach who loves mentoring others. When doing so, though, I try not to give advice, even when they ask. Do you believe giving advice should be avoided when helping someone else determine their actions? —“The Careful Coach”

I ponder this a lot. On one hand, depending on who we're coaching, what we're coaching and our level of expertise, we may have vastly more experience than our partner. This doesn't mean we have all the answers, but it does give us valuable experience and an ability to identify blind spots.

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