Coaching Toolbox

We had just started the game. The instructor kept telling me, “Take the offer. Say, ‘yes.’” Hearing those words, I realized that the scene was asking me to accept the…

When I decided to work abroad, I didn’t know what kinds of problems I would face in Japan as a foreigner. At that time, 25 years ago, I had no…

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” —Confucius The advantages of heading outdoors and being immersed in nature, combined with physical movement, is increasingly attracting attention…

“I don’t really know you, so I’m not sure you intend this interpretation, but why do you say ‘mmmm’ when your client answers a question? You sound very negative,” offered…

Whereas previously a coaching assignment may have involved two key parties (coach and coachee), increasingly, it is evident that there are more than just these two people who have an…

Leadership starts within. As leaders, we naturally and inevitably bring ourselves into our work. The same is true with leadership coaches: In order to serve and support leaders, coaches need…

Several years ago, I hired a coach to support my developmental journey and learn from his coaching style. Early on, out of the blue, he asked about my spiritual practice.…

There are many resources on public speaking, and there are practical tips on how to become a better speaker. But, how do you become a better listener, and why do…

As a professional coach, imagine that you are the chauffeur of every coaching conversation. Your client tells you their desired destination, and with your questions and observations, you drive them…

Early in my coaching career, I was fortunate to make—and get caught making—a major mistake. While listening to a recorded coaching session, my supervisor asked, “What was the agenda for…