March 30, 2015
Whenever anyone asks me about my job, and what I actually do during a coaching session, I find myself stumbling over explaining the essence of what it is. Yes, there are very specific areas of coaching, but it is not merely the ‘what’ that makes it valuable. The real value of coaching lies in the …read more.
January 20, 2015
When I started writing Better Than Before, my book about habit change, I vowed to answer questions that, for some reason, didn’t seem to puzzle most experts on the subject. And I bet you’ve raised these questions yourself. Why do some people find it fairly easy to change their habits, while others struggle? Why do some …read more.
July 21, 2014
A research paper in the June 2014 issue of Consulting Psychology Journal adds yet another increment of validity to the effectiveness of coaching, specifically to strengths-based coaching. The study assessed the leadership efficacy of two groups of leaders, one after six 90-minute coaching sessions, the other after waiting the same period of time. While the …read more.
July 10, 2014
Every year, the ICF invests in industry research to demonstrate the highly effective nature of coaching. This allows the community of professional coaches to stand strong with fresh knowledge of industry trends to inform their decisions. ICF research also builds a platform for advocacy, helping spread awareness of how people can unlock their potential through …read more.
June 30, 2014
Are we hardwired to be positive or negative, particularly during difficult times? That’s a question that has been asked by many researchers and it has an impact on our beliefs about motivation and behavior. Research findings on this issue have significant implications for leaders and workplace culture. The capacity to emphasize the negative rather than …read more.
November 13, 2013
When I first started practicing as a coach five years ago, I already had an established mindfulness practice but it took some time before I felt I could emerge from the closet. Other “secret meditators” shared how they too were reticent about discussing their practice with clients. Times have changed, and we’re currently witnessing something …read more.
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