You might ask your coach what—if anything—they are finding challenging about the work you’re doing together. Your coach might say: I can’t always tell what you’re thinking when I give you suggestions. I’m not sure if you’re agreeing or disagreeing, and whether you feel like you’re allowed to say so if you disagree. The firm wants women to have access to a female mentor, and I’m delighted to be yours. I grew up with three brothers and I have four sons, so this feels like a learning experience for me, too. For me, appreciation feels like blowing smoke. I don’t like getting it and I’ve heard I’m
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