# Ep 105: Struck a Nerve With Your Client? That's "Identity Threat" in Coaching

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Podcast: [Craft of Coaching Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/craft-of-coaching-podcast-176190)
Published: 2026-02-17T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ever have a client push back hard on a reflection—not because the reflection was wrong, but because it hit a nerve? That’s "identity threat" in action. In this episode of the Craft of Coaching podcast, we dive into what’s really going on when a client rejects your insight because it challenges the version of themselves they’ve needed to survive. We’ll explore the psychology behind identity defense, how to spot it in session, and what to do when a client becomes emotionally dysregulated or shu...

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