Jen Waller

Breaking Free from Mismanagement: Empowering Change in Coaching Practice

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An old castle, that has seen better days, is sat on a cliff top, overseeing a flat landscape of green fields going into a misty distance. The sky has dark clouds approaching with patches of blue in the centre. The text reads: "Old mismanagement is no excuse for the continuance of it." (Albert, Prince Consort)

Happy Sunday! Today’s quote is: “Old mismanagement is no excuse for the continuance of it.” (Albert, Prince Consort) In the realm of coaching, the pursuit of growth and transformation is paramount. We strive to guide our clients towards realizing their full potential, navigating obstacles, and fostering positive change. However, entrenched patterns of mismanagement can often … Read more

A Gentle Approach: Nurturing Kindness in Coaching Practice

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This image is looking down onto what looks like a heart shaped cookie cutter sat on a white surface. Within the heart shape are seeds that are filled up and level with the top of the cookie cutter. Outside of the contained seeds is a gap and then seeds are strewn apparently more randomly and not as contained. The text reads: "In scattering seeds of kindness, do it by hand and not by machine." (George Ade)

Happy Saturday! Today’s quote is: “In scattering seeds of kindness, do it by hand and not by machine.” (George Ade) As coaches, our primary aim is to nurture growth, foster development, and inspire positive change in our clients. We strive to empower them to reach their fullest potential, guiding them through challenges and celebrating their … Read more

Waking Up and Thinking About Truth

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This is a shot of a light grey table top from above. To the right there is a green leafy plant in a white pot. To the left, and taking up almost half the image is a clipboard. To the right of the clipboard is a ball point pen, with a black body with silver at both ends. On the clipboard is a piece of paper with a logo in the top left corner. On the paper is text that reads: "Now everybody who knows anything at all knows perfectly well that even a business letter does not deserve the paper on which it is written unless it contains at least one significant phrase that is worth waking up in the night to remember and think about." (Eleanor Hallowell Abbott)

Happy Thursday! Today’s quote is: “Now everybody who knows anything at all knows perfectly well that even a business letter does not deserve the paper on which it is written unless it contains at least one significant phrase that is worth waking up in the night to remember and think about.” (Eleanor Hallowell Abbott) I … Read more

Unveiling Life’s Roles Through Coaching Perspectives

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This image is done in a dreamlike style. A lone figue is stood in shadow at the centre of the bottom of the image. Apparently they are stood in either a large wide aisle or down a wide catwalk leading to steps up to a raised stage area. It is not apparent what roles this individual is playing. On either side of the aisle are rows of audience, all sat, who are also in shadow. Impressive looking columns are oneither side of this raised stage. 7 theratical spotlights are shining down onto different areas of the stage with light feflecting off the surface causing a glow. The text reads: "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages.". (William Shakespeare)

In honour of today being #WorldTheatreDay, today’s quote is: “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages.”. (William Shakespeare) I’m going to be looking at this from thoughts it’s … Read more

Gaining Clarity: Exploring a Coaching Perspective Through a Fresh Lens

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The image for the "Gaining Clarity: Exploring A Coaching Perspective Through a Fresh Lens" post is in an oil painting style. Two ornate chairs with arms are sat either side of a round table. On the table sits a pot with rose type flowers arranged in ths same pink tones that are depicted in the chairs. There are windows visible on the wall and a mirror in a frame. The text reads: "A guest sees more in an hour than the host in a year." (Polish proverb)

Today’s quote is actually a proverb: “A guest sees more in an hour than the host in a year.” (Polish proverb) At first glance, the proverb may seem paradoxical. How can a guest, who spends only a fleeting moment in a host’s domain, possess greater insight than the host, who dwells within it year-round? The … Read more

Is Doubting a Problem in Coaching?

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A black background shows a circular golden laberynth of a maze from above. In the centre is a glowing light. The text reads: "By doubting we come to enquiry, and through enquiry we perceive truth," (Peter Abelard)

Happy Monday! Today’s quote is: “By doubting we come to enquiry, and through enquiry we perceive truth,” (Peter Abelard) In the realm of coaching, we often seek clarity, understanding, and truth. We aspire to guide our clients towards insights that can catalyse growth and transformation. Yet, in our pursuit of truth, we may overlook a … Read more

Celebrating Being Present

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A dreamlike image. A lone individual in shadow is stood on a beach at the edge of the sea. They are looking out across the ocean as the waves lap against the sand, leaving ripple effects in their wake. The sun is setting in the background, giving lots of orange and red shades to this image. The text reads: "I don't think of the past. The only thing that matters is the everlasting present." (W. Somerset Maugham)

Happy Sunday! Today’s quote is: “I don’t think of the past. The only thing that matters is the everlasting present.” (W. Somerset Maugham) Take a moment to immerse yourself in a thought experiment. Imagine awakening with the sudden inability to recall the past or envision the future. All that exists is the vibrant tapestry of … Read more

A Shift in Perspective: Understanding Abigail Adams’ Wisdom

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Today’s quote is: “But let no person say what they would or would not do, since we are not judges for ourselves until circumstances call us to act.” (Abigail Adams) In this quote, Abigail Adams challenges the notion of preconceived judgments and underscores the importance of context in determining our actions. She reminds us that … Read more