Coaching Quote of the Day 16th June 2011
“Shyness has a strange element of narcissism, a belief that how we look, how we perform, is truly important to other people.” (André Dubus)
Jen Waller
Coaching and “fake it ’til you make it”
As a coach you may have been give the advice to “fake it ‘til you make it.” Perhaps you have even given that advice for yourself. I know I remember having a conversation when I was starting out as a trainer and a coach where an experienced colleague gave me that advice. The plus side … Read more
Coaching Quote of the Day 15th June 2011
“Simplify!” (Henry David Thoreau, Philosopher)
Why did I start Coaching Confidence, the coaching blog?
You may have noticed that in the top right section of the screen is this logo: You may also have deduced that Coaching Confidence, the coaching blog, is entered in the Best Coaching Blogs 2011 competition. Obviously I’d love if you would spare a few moments to vote for us. I’d thought I’d spend a … Read more
Coaching Quote of the Day 14th June 2011
“A jug fills drop by drop.” (The Budha)
Is what you are doing working?
“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” (Winston Churchill) A couple of years ago I got an opportunity to play on a “rope works” course – a series of climbing and rope activities. What was interesting to note was that when at ground level people would walk across a beam without … Read more
Coaching Quote of the Day 13th June 2011
“Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.” (Reggie Leach, hockey player)
Coaching Quote of the Day 12th June
“Between two evils I always pick the one I haven’t tried before.” (Mae West)