We found at an emotional level, that many coaches find thinking about climate change tough, which has implications for Coaches, Coaching Supervisors and Coaching Psychologists.

For example from the discussion: What if people around me are still in firm denial about climate change, and I fear for my reputation? How will I be seen if I introduce this?

What if I become angry with my client for having a disregard for the subject, when I care so deeply about it? Outrage and frustration is common.

Such questions can be explored in coaching supervision.

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Reflection

It appears to be common to feel differently about the issue on different days of the week and in contact with different clients, leading to the questions:

How am I feeling about all this today?

How do I manage this and prevent overspill into my sessions without ignoring what my emotions are informing me about?

How can I maintain a sense of who I am as a coaching professional, and my identity in relation to this topic of climate change?