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3 Ways Coaching Can Support Client Well-Being

July 23, 2024

Gallup’s 2022 Global Emotions Report revealed a historic high in negative emotions following the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on survey responses from 121 countries in 2021, the report highlighted record levels of stress, sadness, and loneliness — the highest since Gallup started tracking emotional health in 2006. In today’s post-pandemic landscape, with more people prioritizing their …read more.

Embracing the Uncomfortable in Coaching

June 25, 2024

Coaching creates a safe place for people to reflect on their goals, inner processes, and deepest fears. One of the biggest mistakes I made in my early years as a coach was to assume that safety equals comfort. And I know I am not the only coach who, in an effort to create a safe …read more.

Take Care of Yourself: The Ripple Effect of Self-Care for Coaches

June 17, 2024

Coaching presents both a powerful process and an intense journey for coaches, often prioritizing client growth at the expense of personal well-being. Yet, striking a balance and prioritizing self-care is essential. Ignoring one’s own well-being can lead to burnout, diminishing a coach’s capacity to effectively support others. Self-care is not about indulgence or pampering oneself …read more.

Harnessing AI: Your Guide to Becoming Irreplaceable

June 13, 2024

What aspects of our interactions, so uniquely human, are unlikely to be replaced by AI?  That was the question Alex Haitoglou and Bryan Watson were left with after attending an artificial intelligence (AI) conference in San Francisco, USA, in 2019.  As business leaders and past CEOs, they had already experienced the profound power of coaching. …read more.

Shaping the Future of Coaching: Adapting to Emerging Trends and Technologies

June 11, 2024

Coaching is rapidly evolving due to shifting client needs and emerging technology. To thrive in this changing landscape, coaches must stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovation while maintaining their personal values. The trends outlined below will deliver insights for professionals to navigate this changing landscape.   Done for You + Coaching  Demand will continue …read more.

Tips for Coaches When Coaching Teams

June 4, 2024

Systemic team coaching operates on the principle that the team as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts. By addressing the dynamics, relationships, and collective behaviors within the team, systemic coaching facilitates a holistic approach to driving organizational change. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of team members and the influence of systemic factors …read more.

The Benefits of Specializing in Team Coaching

May 29, 2024

In today’s complex work environment, teams play a crucial role in organizations. Their power lies in their ability to enhance collaboration, creativity, and overall organizational effectiveness. In 2015, the Cleveland Clinic reorganized its entire hospital network around patient medical problems, moving beyond traditional functional medical practices — which separated surgeons and medical specialists — to …read more.

Coaching Skills: Integrating 3 Coaching Questions With ICF Core Competencies for Maximum Impact

May 20, 2024

During coaching sessions, coaches provide clients with opportunities for self-exploration, assessment, and evaluation through questions, allowing the client to unleash their potential within. This generative process fosters thoughts, ideas, revelations, and the creation of future actions. During this time, a coach performs a few tasks, focusing on speaking less and listening more. These tasks revolve …read more.

Coaching Strategies for Taming the Inner Critic: Cultivating Self-Love and Unlocking Potential

April 29, 2024

One of the frequent conflicts I have observed while coaching professionals is the issue of persistent self-criticism and a lack of self-love. Many coaches find that their clients in the professional world find themselves deeply entrenched in the rat race archetype, often neglecting the importance of appreciating and caring for themselves. Recognizing and accepting oneself, …read more.

5 Tools to Balance Voices in Group Coaching

April 25, 2024

Have you ever left a group coaching session with the feeling that a couple of voices dominated? Is it a challenge to bring out quieter people who may feel intimidated by the group setting? Strategies for Group Coaching Dynamics There are tried and tested tools you can use to ensure that every voice is heard …read more.

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