As a coach, I know the importance of building trust. No one will grow alongside me if they don’t feel valued, if they don’t feel I see their strengths and capacity for growth. Being consistent and reliable, genuine and authentic, and giving space while asking intentional questions all build trust. Last week I made a mistake that diminished the trust I had started to build with one of my colleagues. This week I made it my goal to rebuild trust with his teacher. Today’s post is a reflection on this process.