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Shall we talk about the problem… or the solution?
A great coach will work with different people in different ways. The approach taken will vary depending on the coach's experience and the way they have been trained. Furthermore this also hinges on the client; in light of what they bring to the session and what they...
Procrastinating or Planning?
As a coach or a line manager you might find yourself working with someone who says they procrastinate. But what is procrastination really and how can you overcome it? When supporting someone to manage procrastinating habits it is key to identify what procrastination...
Performance Coaching? What actually is it?
One other word that is used a lot alongside coaching is performance. But of course, you might say, coaching is about improving someone's performance at a particular skill or behaviour. That's true, however I also feel that on some level a lot of people and...
Spotting Unhelpful Thoughts: 5 Examples
Often, either as a coach or a line manager it is helpful to support someone identify any unhelpful thoughts that might be getting in the way. Unhelpful thinking is typically in relation to thoughts that are illogical, do not have any evidence and/or are just plain...
3 Visualisations to evoke Awareness
Visualisations can be a great technique to help support develop awareness or someone get unstuck. These are three of my favourite ones that I find myself going to quite regularly in coaching sessions. N.B. For all of the following imagery exercises remember to ask...
Managing Stress: 4 Quick Wins
According to the Health, Safety and Environmy (HSE) data from 2019's Labour Force Survey, the rate of self-reported work-related stress has been increasing slightly over the last five years. It does not surprise me as I've also noticed more clients talking about...
Getting Homeworking Right: Staying fit mentally, emotionally and physically
Many people are working from home during this pandemic and whilst for many shifting to this alternative pattern of work can be an easy step, for others it can prove daunting. That said, even seasoned home-workers (like myself in a way!) can find this change tricky....
You’ve been working long-term with a coach? Perhaps it’s time to reconsider…
There won't be any guesses around where I stand on this topic. Long-term relationships with coaches are not healthy - they limit a person's true development, motivate the client towards an external locus of control and shift accountability. Additionally, such...
Empower or Micromanage? You decide
Micromanaging can be a hard habit to break. We often talk about its effect on employees, but what if you are the one that has a habit of micromanaging? Read our tips below to help you and your teams flourish? Stop constant check ins - people you've hired are there for...
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