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6 Thinking Hats - A Great Coaching Framework

December 10, 2020

Coaching may seem like a structured process from the outside, but coaches know that when we are in the middle of a session, we need to be spontaneous and willing to experiment. We never know what could help our clients find a way around their self-limiting beliefs. Evoking awareness in a coaching client is never …read more.

Guide for Coaches with Millennial Clients

December 1, 2020

Millennials are individuals who were born approximately between 1981 and 1996. Considerable research has been conducted to study and gain further insight into this particular generation. Despite what we know from human developmental and sociological viewpoints about this generation, other researchers are beginning to find overlaps between this generation and what is now referred to …read more.

The Power of Reflective Inquiry in Coaching

November 23, 2020

The phrase “reflective inquiry” is made up of two words. Reflection means serious thought or consideration. And inquiry means investigation or an act of asking for information. In the context of coaching, reflective inquiry refers to when the coach enables the client to think about their situation in a deeper way, see things in a …read more.

How to Create Powerful Chemistry Coaching Calls

November 20, 2020

Chemistry calls are one powerful way coaches can have a strategic session with a potential client to help frame what the coaching session will look like. It helps the coach understand the coachability and compatibility factors of the client in the coaching relationship before proceeding to formalizing the sessions. The key to a successful coaching …read more.

Why the ICF Core Competencies are Essential

November 19, 2020

Since 2009, we’ve been collaborating regularly; running coaching and training programs, presenting webinars and of course, co-writing blogs—though we sometimes fight over who gets to hold the pen. We’ve experienced firsthand that coaching skills and competencies are fundamental to any successful collaboration requiring teamwork, partnership and cohesion. Why Collaboration? What is it that makes collaboration …read more.

Coaching Intricate Minds

November 16, 2020

Working with the Gifted and the Highly Sensitive My client was pacing up and down the room, occasionally balancing on the edge of the carpet as if it was a tightrope. I was watching her movements from the couch I was sitting on, with my notepad in hand, the way you will often find me …read more.

Enhancing Growth Through Impactful Storytelling

November 13, 2020

Nicole was on the fast track. Her role as a marketing vice president at a global medical device company required her to be adept at cross-functional relationship building. Her manager arranged for her to participate in a six-month coaching engagement to improve this skill, a necessity for senior leadership roles. She found coaching to be …read more.

Coaching in the Forthcoming Global Mental Health Pandemic

November 11, 2020

COVID-19 has Changed Coaching In the weeks leading up to the UK’s coronavirus lockdown, I was feeling incredibly anxious, unusually tense and to be honest, frightened. I knew my mental well-being wasn’t great and yet acknowledging this was difficult. Luckily for me, these emotions were short lived, and I quickly bounced back into a more …read more.

Handling Personal Boundary Breaches in Coaching Conversations

November 9, 2020

Prior to a coaching engagement, no amount of conversation about personal boundaries can prepare us for the moments when they’re unexpectedly pushed. However, we can be ready to seize on the learning opportunities that they present to us. The question is how do we ensure this happens in the moment, with the best possible outcomes? …read more.

3 Ways to Increase Visibility for Your Coaching Business Using Instagram

November 6, 2020

Since launching 10 years ago, Instagram has become one of the world’s most popular social media channels. A staggering 1 billion monthly active users access the platform for an average of 28 minutes per day, giving businesses with Instagram accounts a unique advantage. More than 200 million Instagram users visit at least one business profile …read more.

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