How do you motivate your most challenging clients?
Karin’s client perhaps has a powerful “why” and Karin’s expertise, professionalism and personality aligns well with what the client wants to accomplish. Most client need to create intrinic meaning for themselves or they will fail long term. You can keep them entertained, you can educate, and provide the resources, but the greatest motivator is self determination. While knowing the stages of change is nice, it does not move a clinet from contemplative to action. Ahhhs do that. Motivation is supported through management of energy- via one’s spiritual, emotional, mental and physical self. If you can help the client allign their exercise regime to these dimensions then you have provided a valuable key.
Danielle