We all want to be someone worth talking with—someone others feel safe being with. Whether we’re friends, partners or simply showing up in the roles we play each day, we want people to feel seen, heard and gotten. It’s what we all want, right? So, today’s post speaks to a dilemma that Andrew, a coach, is challenged by. I believe it speaks to so many of us wanting to be someone worth talking with—being with. Here’s Andrew’s dilemma: “My client Craig talks a lot. He hardly takes a breath. I don’t know how to interrupt him without feeling guilty, like, maybe I don’t care or that I’m rude. I’m afraid that he’ll be offended. At the same time, I can’t even begin to coach him because I can’t get a word in. How do you handle clients who talk a lot?” Andrew, this is such a relatable question. You’re definitely not alone in this. Many people working in the personal development field find themselves in situations where clients dominate the conversation. Let’s unpack this together.                   When Talking Becomes a Strategy First, it’s important to recognize that some clients come into coaching thinking that their job is to talk—just like in therapy. They might assume that your role is simply to listen and let them share whatever’s coming up. For others, they developed talking as a strategy over time—maybe during childhood. Talking can be a way to avoid silence, discomfort, or vulnerable