A mid-career client who is a woman of color reports being passed over for leadership roles despite strong performance reviews. The MOST inclusive coaching response is to:
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A
Suggest she must be misreading the organizational signals
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B
Validate her experience, explore systemic barriers like the 'concrete ceiling,' and co-create strategies that address both personal development and organizational advocacy
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C
Advise her to work harder to prove herself to decision-makers
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D
Focus solely on developing her executive presence according to dominant cultural norms