April 22, 2021
During these unprecedented times, you can be forgiven for feeling anxious and overwhelmed. In such circumstances it’s very difficult to be fully present for yourself, let alone with your clients. But with a few simple mindfulness practices, it’s possible. When we’re “stuck in our heads,” fully identifying with every negative and damaging thought, our emotions are also negatively affected. We get …read more.
April 21, 2021
Do you enjoy working with your non-dominant hand? Eating with it? Writing? Playing? Doing household chores? Or does it feel uncomfortable? In fact, can you remember the last time you tried to do some of your everyday activities with it? I am right-handed and I don’t really enjoy using my left-hand, like most right-handers I know. Growing up, I would avoid eating with my …read more.
April 1, 2021
My friends and family would tell you I’m typically a very calm, laid-back person. That is, until I’m triggered and experiencing emotions of uncertainty, anxiety or panic. Then my behavioral style looks more like that of a lion. Recently, my mother sustained a fall and was unable to get to the phone. I became worried when she didn’t return my calls and on day three, I went into command …read more.
March 18, 2021
I was drawn to coaching after spending five years in the domestic abuse volunteer service sector, developing community-based support services and managing a busy support team. I thrived on motivating and facilitating the team’s growth and learning, watching them stretch themselves into spaces and experiences that built their confidence. This ultimately led me to step outside my own comfort zone and attend The Coaching Academy’s introductory two-day course in May of 2019. I was immediately hooked. Today, as a coach-in-training nearing the end of my studies, a hot topic of discussion with fellow students is what …read more.
March 17, 2021
It may be hard to believe, but many respectable and self-confident people have experienced times when the conscious and subconscious levels of their mind ran counter to each other. This contradiction is called self-sabotage, which hinders a person from reaching their goals and making a successful career. Many do not view internal resistance on the subconscious level as a difficulty, indicating that they may be unaware of this challenge. The …read more.
January 18, 2021
Believing whether interests can be developed or are inherent may impact an individual’s ability to address and solve the complex challenges of our VUCA world. Today’s problems often require people to draw from different disciplines to come up with effective solutions. According to new research from Yale-NUS College, if someone has a “growth mindset of interest” …read more.
December 23, 2020
2020 – what a year it’s been. Perhaps it feels like several years (or maybe a decade) wrapped into one long, trying year. When it comes to celebrating the close of the year, it seems we’re all on the same wavelength – good riddance. For introverts, extroverts and “somewhere in the middle” folks alike, social distancing guidelines amid the pandemic have …read more.
December 21, 2020
Ahh, vacation. We start thinking about it as soon as we book it. A lot of people go on vacation to escape from their lives, to distract themselves. Instead of seeking or being trapped by distractions, what if you had the superpower to consciously overcome them? What would happen? You’d become unstoppable. What is a …read more.
December 1, 2020
What made me stand out was my Black skin. This was the defining variable, and I was reminded of it regularly. I’ve always appreciated diversity in all its various forms, both tangible and intangible. My love and appreciation for what is different can be attributed to my birth city. I was born in Toronto, Canada, …read more.
November 27, 2020
I have yet to meet a coach who doesn’t value learning. You’ve likely had the experience of attending a talk (in the pre-COVID-19 days) or webinar where you’ve heard about a wildly inspirational framework that could elevate your coaching to the mythical next level. During the presentation, you get a taste of this new tool …read more.
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