What If My Client Becomes More Engaged with OTTO Than with Me?
If a client starts engaging more with OTTO than with you, this can actually be a positive sign. The essence of self-less coaching is to support clients in their own unfolding—without creating dependency on either the coach or the tool. If OTTO becomes a meaningful part of their exploration, it means inquiry is continuing beyond the coaching space.
Why This Can Be a Good Thing
- It signals self-sufficiency – Clients are exploring without needing external validation or guidance.
- Inquiry is ongoing – The coaching process doesn’t pause between sessions; OTTO helps keep it alive.
- It aligns with self-less coaching – The goal is not to hold onto clients but to empower them to navigate inquiry on their own.
How to Support This Shift
- Encourage integration – Invite clients to bring their experiences with OTTO into sessions, not as a dependency but as part of their natural exploration.
- Acknowledge their independence – If a client no longer needs as much coaching because OTTO supports their process, that’s a sign of success.
- Stay available when needed – Let them know they can return to coaching whenever they feel it’s useful, without pressure or attachment.
Rather than seeing OTTO as competition, recognize it as part of a fluid coaching approach—one that supports clients in discovering what matters beyond the need for any external guide.