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Strengthen Your Coaching Relationships With AI

September 12, 2024

BetterUp has facilitated over 3 million coaching sessions since 2013.  While artificial intelligence (AI) has been a part of its DNA since day one, “Generative AI has really changed what’s possible,” says artificial intelligence technologist and BetterUp Vice President of AI Moritz Sudhof. “When you have thousands of coaches and coachees logging in daily and …read more.

8 Tips on How to Use Mindful Confrontation in Coaching

September 10, 2024

I’d like to open this article by asking you a question: What has your experience been in using confrontation in your coaching? By asking this, I hope to direct your attention and awareness to your use of confrontation in your coaching. This is an example of what I call a mindful approach to confrontation. Confrontation …read more.

Navigating Team Dynamics: Strategies for Coaches to Foster Positive Change

August 5, 2024

Team coaching in organizational settings often involves navigating complex dynamics and addressing challenging topics. As a team transformation coach (TTC) who frequently works with teams, I’ve encountered various scenarios where managing team dynamics is crucial for fostering positive change. In this article, I’ll share insights and tips for coaches on effectively managing team dynamics, especially …read more.

Implementing Principles of Acceptance and Commitment Coaching into Your Practice

August 1, 2024

What is Acceptance and Commitment Coaching? Acceptance and Commitment Coaching is a rapidly expanding area within the coaching industry. Drawing its principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a widely recognized and evidence-based approach to psychotherapy, ACT encourages the acceptance of thoughts and feelings rather than trying to change them, working with issues head-on instead …read more.

Exploring Coaching in Virtual Reality: A Q&A with an ICF Credentialed Coach

July 31, 2024

In the landscape of personal development, coaches are constantly seeking innovative tools and technologies to enhance their clients’ experiences and drive meaningful results. One such groundbreaking technology that has been gaining traction in recent years is virtual reality (VR). By immersing clients in simulated environments, virtual reality offers a unique platform for coaches to engage …read more.

3 Ways Coaching Can Support Client Well-Being

July 23, 2024

Gallup’s 2022 Global Emotions Report revealed a historic high in negative emotions following the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on survey responses from 121 countries in 2021, the report highlighted record levels of stress, sadness, and loneliness — the highest since Gallup started tracking emotional health in 2006. In today’s post-pandemic landscape, with more people prioritizing their …read more.

Embracing the Uncomfortable in Coaching

June 25, 2024

Coaching creates a safe place for people to reflect on their goals, inner processes, and deepest fears. One of the biggest mistakes I made in my early years as a coach was to assume that safety equals comfort. And I know I am not the only coach who, in an effort to create a safe …read more.

Take Care of Yourself: The Ripple Effect of Self-Care for Coaches

June 17, 2024

Coaching presents both a powerful process and an intense journey for coaches, often prioritizing client growth at the expense of personal well-being. Yet, striking a balance and prioritizing self-care is essential. Ignoring one’s own well-being can lead to burnout, diminishing a coach’s capacity to effectively support others. Self-care is not about indulgence or pampering oneself …read more.

Harnessing AI: Your Guide to Becoming Irreplaceable

June 13, 2024

What aspects of our interactions, so uniquely human, are unlikely to be replaced by AI?  That was the question Alex Haitoglou and Bryan Watson were left with after attending an artificial intelligence (AI) conference in San Francisco, USA, in 2019.  As business leaders and past CEOs, they had already experienced the profound power of coaching. …read more.

Shaping the Future of Coaching: Adapting to Emerging Trends and Technologies

June 11, 2024

Coaching is rapidly evolving due to shifting client needs and emerging technology. To thrive in this changing landscape, coaches must stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovation while maintaining their personal values. The trends outlined below will deliver insights for professionals to navigate this changing landscape.   Done for You + Coaching  Demand will continue …read more.

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