Last week I talked about labels that concern a particular job or role and the impact that taking on a job title as part of your identity can have. If you missed the first part of this piece you can still read it by visiting here This week, as promised, I invite you to play … Read more
This weeks guest post is all about passion. By Jeff Weigh When you discover something in life that you really enjoy, you tend to do this with passion. Passion quickly translates into happiness. Those of you that are earning a living out of doing something which is ‘your passion’ probably don’t feel like you’re working … Read more
“People often remark that I’m pretty lucky. Lucky is only important in so far as getting the chance to sell yourself at the right moment. After that, you’ve got to have talent and know how to use it.” (Frank Sinatra) I’ve had a few requests that have said that they want to read more about … Read more
I was channel hopping the other day and briefly came across an edition of “wife swap.” If you have never seen this show the concept is that two women temporarily swap families, for the first half of their stay they abide by the normal house lifestyle, for the second half the visiting lady imposes her … Read more
By Chris Morris Chris Morris is the host of NLP Connections and a very successful coach. In this guest post, he writes a note to his younger self. Dear Chris, I know it sounds crazy but believe me, within a week you’re going to drop everything and become a life coach. Don’t ask me what … Read more
“It’s the silence between the notes that makes the music.” (Zen proverb) There’s the old question that soft skills trainers have often been heard to ask, “What is the opposite of talking?” I’ve been known to ask groups this myself as an introduction into a topic and there is always a proportion who answer that … Read more
One of the games I sometimes play in trainings is to pick some of the largest companies with well-known brand names and as a group answer questions such as: If Brand x was a person: (a) What would they wear? (b) How would they spend their spare time? (c) What would be their favourite food? … Read more
Today see’s our first Friday Guest Post at Coaching Confidence. Listening By Liz Scott What is THE most important coaching skill? Is it being non-directive? Is it asking the right question? These might be important aspects of coaching – but in my book THE most important skill for a coach is the ability to listen. … Read more