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Coachee Stuck? Try this Technique to Assess both Practical and Psychological Aspects of an Issue
When working with a client in a non-directive way it is key for us to contract effectively so that we always act in partnership and in the direction they want to pursue. That said, at times, clients might not know where that place might be or what could be the next...
“New Year New Me?” Try these 5 Promises Instead
We have all been here before. The end of year is approaching and we start appraising ourselves on what we have done well and what perhaps we have improved on. Then, we set ourselves some goal or resolution, typically a change that we want to see. As a coach I see this...
Tips in Choosing an ICF Coach Certification & Training Provider
With so many coach training providers offering ICF Certification how do you go about navigating the various courses to ensure that the one that you choose is right for you? From our experience ICF Coaching Qualifications are slightly different in nature to other types...
The ABCs of Coaching & Wellbeing Conversations
One question that I get a lot from organisations I work with is about upskilling their managers to be able to have coaching conversations, particularly when it comes to people's wellbeing. I am finding that more and more managers are now able to have conversations...
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...
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