Blog
Every week, we publish a new blog post that addresses
the coaching issues that concern
you
A phrase I keep hearing over and over lately was made prominent by author Brené Brown: clear is kind; unclear is unkind. The context for the phrase is leadership and the tendency to avoid tough conversation, “including giving honest, productive feedback.” Brown pinpoints that a culture of being “nice and polite” provides cover for
In one of our coach training classes (CAM 505 The Language of Coaching), we talk about helping clients make distinctions. That is, helping a client clarify between two related, but not synonymous, words or phrases. Making a distinction unclouds confusion and often brings fresh and invigorating freedom. For example, a common distinction involves the
As professional coaches, we are familiar with limiting beliefs – those assumptions, perceptions, thoughts, and attitudes that hold people back. We see the impact of such beliefs with our clients on a regular basis and in a variety of forms: A business owner believes her worth is found in her professional success. A salesman
In my work with leaders and organizations, trust is a perennial topic of coaching sessions. This focus makes sense. After all, when an organization is trying to perform at a high level, trust is a necessary ingredient (perhaps THE necessary ingredient). Why? Because the need for trust is everywhere. It’s a factor in communication,
Tell me if this voice sounds familiar: “You’re out of your depth.” “You’re going to look like a fool.” “They aren’t going to like you if you do that.” This voice in your head is your inner critic. Everybody has one. The inner critic tends to exaggerate, but there is enough truth (and maybe
Warning: this is not a blog post on weight loss. You’ll need to look elsewhere for that. Instead, this is a reflection about what I learned from steadily gaining weight over the course of about 15 years. My hope is that what I learned might be helpful to others. Again, I am NOT trying
Don’t miss another post – click below to receive notifications when we publish!
Learn More
We’ve categorized our posts so you can learn more about specific areas of coaching.
Coaching Skills Just Beyond the Basics
Competencies That Create Awareness
Concepts That Create Distinctions
The Basics of Starting a Coaching Practice