Coaching Essentials

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Bridging Biases and Building Belonging: How Coaching Supports DEI

In the realm of coaching, where personal and professional development intersect, the nuanced journey through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) emerges as a critical exploration. This narrative delves into the…

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Building Initial Trust with Family Businesses

Family businesses contribute to almost 70% of the annual GDP of most developed and developing countries. However, they surprisingly remain an underserved target group for the coaching industry worldwide. Unlike…

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The Art of Listening in Coaching

When we think of great communicators, we usually think of those who speak very well, have an impressive command of the language, and write eloquently. After years of teaching, coaching,…

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Why DEI and Leadership Coaching are Essential for Building an Inclusive Workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are crucial concepts in today’s workplace. As a leader, it’s essential to understand and apply leadership coaching to DEI, as it can help create a…

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5 Questions to Ask Ourselves Before Coaching

Being ready in every coaching session that we have is mandatory. After all, that’s part of our commitment to our practice and our clients, right? We owe it to our…

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5 More Mistakes Coaches Should Avoid

Fact: We can all learn from our mistakes. So, we must not be afraid to commit them. Because it is only by being brave enough to try that we get…

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Shhh, listen!

Four metaphors and several deliberate practices leading to listening mastery Not more than a few months ago, it was still hard for me to keep quiet. A quality of any master coach is the “evocative” silence – the kind…

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A Deep Look at Diversity in the Coaching Industry

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,…

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An Invitation for Coaches: BE

Breathing Again I lowered the hospital bed and pulled the sleep mask on hoping for a few hours of on-and-off, hospital-room sleep before I would be awakened in the middle…

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Delivering Effective Feedback

Giving feedback is a critical skill in the workplace and in any social interaction. The effectiveness of the feedback, however, depends on the way it is delivered. Too much criticism…

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