Coaching Toolbox

Spoken language is not the only form of communication with our clients in the coaching process. In fact, a large majority of communication is through nonverbal language. The language of…

Change is inevitable but often unexpected. It presents opportunities for innovation and growth as well as failure. Outcomes are dependent on our preparedness and situational responses. For that reason, how…

If you work with clients who are current or emerging leaders but who are not always confident in their leadership position, then  John R. P. French and Bertram Raven’s power…

As somebody whose work straddles between strategy consulting and coaching, I am always intrigued how concepts from one domain find applicability and add tremendous value in the other area. One…

Few interventions produce a more lasting and positive impact on leaders and teams than accessing flow. It’s like hiring excellent leadership coaches, personal trainers and business consultants for everyone on…

Think of yourself as the best coaching tool there is. Tools need to be oiled, sharpened, repaired and protected to keep them in tip-top condition. So how do you stop…

I learned how to coach from a virtual school. Initially, I doubted that remote coaching would be as effective as being with someone in person. I quickly learned I was…

Evoking insight for clients is an essential part of the coaching process. Insight occurs when people gain a deep intuitive understanding about themselves or a situation and leads to clarity to…

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…