When a client isn’t opening up, it feels like you're hitting a wall. Here's what I learnt from my experience: 1. Listen and ask questions based on their responses; try digging deeper into their opinions. 2. Follow through on promises. Consistency helps build trust over time, which helps them open up. 3. Be open and frank with them from your end. It will encourage transparent and free dialogue. 4. Look out for body language cues. Understand what type of conversation helps them open up. 5. Show up consistently, not just for results, but for them. Trust grows when they feel you genuinely care about your client and the work you do.

For me there are certain things like which part of world he / she is from ? Why ? - with the experience I learnt that every culture has different ways receiving feedback and different ways of responding - before you even think of building relationship- understanding there family background , personal details , work place these all give good indications why a certain a person behaves or wouldn’t be easy to build relationships - spend time in understanding there ways of things and then inculcate your methods syncing in there ways . - to build relationship important factor is being nonjudgmental and understanding insecurities . - lastly give it a time . Give and take does happen but important is communication lines always be open

One of my most effective approaches is embracing the principles outlined in “OPEN” to cultivate trust. O - Objective Truth: Always ground your communication in transparency and truth. P - Proactive Listening: Listen not to respond, but to truly understand the client’s perspective. E - Empathetic & Authentic Responses: Acknowledge and validate emotions, offering genuine, heartfelt responses. N - Nonjudgmental Attitude: Create a safe space where clients feel free to express themselves without fear of judgment. By applying these principles, you foster a deeper connection with your client, encouraging them to feel heard, understood, and ultimately more willing to open up.

I have seen during my 45 years of coaching that if clients do not open up, I gave them relaxation practice before I started any conversation. The majority opened up because in relaxation, they raise awareness. Rest took time and later revealed that they had been carrying pain for the last many years which they could not reveal immediately.

To build Trust effectively, I will begin by creating a safe, judgment-free environment where the client feels seen and respected. By actively listening without interrupting and validating their emotions, I will encourage open communication at their pace. I will also share small, relatable stories or experiences to build rapport and human connection. I will ask open-ended yet gentle questions that focus on their comfort and progress. Consistency and reliability in my actions will demonstrate that I’m trustworthy. I will emphasize confidentiality and mutual respect to reassure them that their thoughts and feelings are safe with me.