Coach: Your earlier joke actually helped keep the tone light and showed engagement. Instead of apologizing, you might try acknowledging the joke more playfully—like, 'Okay, okay, I know it's not all vibes, but still…' That keeps the rapport going while respecting the correction.”

Coach: It was good that you checked your understanding here, but you might add a little more context to clarify whether you're confirming or proposing an alternative. For example, saying 'Are you thinking something like word-by-word highlighting instead?' would make your intention clearer.

Coach: Nice job recognizing improvement, but this could come off a bit harsh without softening or context. Consider adding a brief mention of what specifically improved to keep it constructive.