July 11, 2023
Coaches increasingly find themselves holding space for the emotional toll that unrelenting toxic stress has taken on their clients. Across industries and around the world, professionals are reporting extreme burnout, fear, exhaustion, rage, disengagement, and apathy — both in themselves and those they lead. All of this is compounded by attrition and recruitment challenges, resulting …read more.
July 6, 2023
“I’m over it,” your client declares. “Okay… I guess we will get right into it today.” You smile in reply. “What is it you are over?” What is it all of us are over? Polarization. It has crept into our daily lives, exacerbated by the distance of social media. Digital distance allows people to feel …read more.
June 26, 2023
Coaching presence is one of the most critical coaching competencies. Being fully present for the client and what arises during the session is key. What comes to mind when you think of coaching presence? Maybe having a clear mind, being mindful and present in the moment so that you are fully engaged. As any good …read more.
June 20, 2023
Fact: Even coaches need to wrap up their thoughts after a coaching session. Yes, while coaching clients through their concerns is an amazing experience, it’s also important that you are able to get a hold of your thoughts and emotions after each coaching session. This will allow you to still be your #bestmeever thereafter as …read more.
June 12, 2023
As coaches, we know how influential that voice in our heads can be. We see it limiting what our clients believe is possible for them. We experience it draining our own energy. We know that if we could all be free of its destructive messages, life would be much easier, more fun, and more productive. …read more.
June 5, 2023
Many people assume that improvisation is something that some people are just good at and that it’s all about performing and being funny on a stage. The truth is that improvisation concepts and skills can be learned and practiced. They can also be a game changer in your coaching — and in every other aspect …read more.
May 30, 2023
Why Executive Presence Matters At the heart of the ICF Core Competencies is “maintains presence.” ICF defines this competency as being: “fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded, and confident.” Experienced leaders want to have a partner on a level playing field. They expect both support and …read more.
May 16, 2023
As coaches, we are not machines. I don’t believe artificial intelligence (AI) will ever be able to outperform the power of one human engaging with another through the partnership of coaching. However, showing up as humans in our coaching requires continual growth in awareness of our emotions, thinking, and intuitions. We must constantly be learning. …read more.
May 5, 2023
I went skydiving 15 years ago. I did not feel it was a risk at the time (and to date I still don’t). But when I submitted my life coaching sessions for review towards my ICF credential PCC designation? Now THAT was a risk for me. A risk of experiencing several emotional (ego) disturbances, putting …read more.
April 24, 2023
According to the 2020 ICF Global Coaching Study, the number of coaches has grown to a phenomenal 71,000 worldwide. A growing coaching marketplace means greater competition and the need for coaches to be skilled in attracting and serving their ideal clients. However, many coaches associate attracting with a negative sales-y, somewhat uncomfortable approach to networking …read more.
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