October 18, 2021
Unfriendly. Aloof. Quiet. Awkward. Many introverts have heard these words all their lives. From childhood, many quiet, reserved kids are encouraged to change — to become more animated, more outgoing, more raucous, more… extroverted. In one of the most popular Ted Talks of all time, “The Power of Introverts,” author and speaker Susan Cain described her …read more.
October 14, 2021
If you think coaching is a business to be conducted seriously and devoid of humor, read on – you might be right, humor is serious business! When I started my career as a coach, I was asked this question multiple times: “Now that you are a coach…it must be a serious thing?” However, for an individual with humor and laughter …read more.
October 1, 2021
Embedded within the human psyche is an understanding of how humans change. Whether deliberately or not, this understanding has been translated into storytelling. Story after story, through centuries and across cultures, each one exhibits the same structure and archetypes. Joseph Campbell identified this phenomenon and describes the story model as the Hero’s Journey® — “The universal quest for self-transformation. The journey of the hero …read more.
September 15, 2021
As work is poised to become largely remote, coaching too needs to evolve. In an asynchronous work environment, employees are distributed across varied time zones and their in- person interactions are minimal. Hence, the practice of “coaching-by-appointment” needs to shift to “coaching-on-demand.” To accomplish this, the coaching capacity and capability of an organization must be distributed across teams and time zones, instead of being concentrated only within the HR department. Of course, the critical success factor …read more.
September 13, 2021
Every individual experiences a phase in life when there is a lot of unrest in the mind as a result of an ongoing internal inquiry questioning our choices in life, meaning of success and happiness, life goals and purpose. This “noise” is perfectly normal and it only indicates that it’s time to get to the core to find some real answers! They say to love someone else, you first need to love yourself. So, it makes sense to get to …read more.
September 10, 2021
Intuitive intelligence plays a great role in the coaching arena as a constant process of learning and growing for both the coach and the client. By realizing the value and depth of our heart’s intuitive intelligence, the entire coaching journey is transformed collectively, raising the bar of coaching as a life-altering modality of change and self-awareness. When a coach and client collectively tap into this inner …read more.
September 8, 2021
Throughout the last 10 years, I have witnessed the positive impact of coaching in building an inclusive culture in private sector organizations. By facilitating women’s leadership coaching programs designed to strengthen the female talent pipeline, I became increasingly aware of coaching’s power to impact and change relationships. I also learned that relying solely on individual coaching may not be sufficient to maintain sustainable positive …read more.
September 6, 2021
I must admit, the last time I had mentor coaching was in 2013, while I was still going through The University of Miami Certified Professional Coach Program. Until I had to renew my Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential last year, Mentor Coaching was the last thing on my list I thought I would need to help strengthen my coaching competencies. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Credential …read more.
September 1, 2021
In a world where diverse groups come together to work and play, implicit bias inevitably infiltrates many aspects of our society. Diversity creates an exciting atmosphere for an exchange of ideas and perspectives from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and experiences. However, when unconscious thoughts and feelings reflect a preference for, or an aversion to, a person or group, …read more.
August 30, 2021
Applied Positive Psychology Coaching (APPC) is an emerging field and is the next wave in Positive Psychology Coaching. This new integrated approach to APPC combines the scientific fields of Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology with evidence-based coaching methods, techniques, tools and practices. In the first part of this two-part series, we outlined the case for this new integrated approach to …read more.
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