What is a detailed complainer ? · Expert Coach Certification

What is a detailed complainer ?

I coached another friend yesterday and it was not productive. She complained about everyone and everything and in great detail with long explanatory stories . I was doing the active listening thing and trying to add value but it was all sidelined to continue complaining!!!

I ended up falling into the trap of troubleshooting the little problems but she spent a lot of time explaining with lots of detail about why my suggestions just were not possible.

After the coaching call she left two long voice messages still complains about her forgetfulness and other people and the world .

I have decided to speak to her directly about the complaining and language around it in the next session .

Has anyone come across this ? Does anyone have suggestions?

I’d really appreciate help and suggestions.

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