Powerful coaching questions by Jen Waller When readers sign up to get the weekly blog recap email there’s the option to share what they would like to read more about. The topic of questions is something that gets a mention – which is why if you browse through previous posts you’ll find posts such as: … Read more
This week the clip chosen because of its interest to coaches is often viewed as a classic. It’s from TED 2009 when John Wooden shared “The difference between winning and succeeding”. The difference between winning and succeeding | John Wooden Clip length: 17 mins 36 secs Prefer to watch via YouTube? In that case you’ll need … Read more
Back in 2010 I wrote a post all about preparing for a coaching session as a coach. It’s a post that I’ve noticed has continually got a steady stream of traffic so I thought it was time to revisit the question. Looking back I can see that how I prepare for a coaching session has … Read more
This week the clip chosen because of its interest to coaches is from a 2014 independent TEDx talk. Watch cognitive neuroscientist Heather Collins look at happiness, lifelong growth and your mind “Successful thinking — it’s a know brainer”. Successful thinking — it’s a know brainer: Heather Collins at TEDxCharleston Clip length: 11 mins 26 secs Prefer … Read more
When to start charging for your coaching? by Jen Waller “How do I know when to start charging for my coaching?” is a question I’ve seen many new coaches ask. I certainly remember asking myself questions about when to start charging and several people had an opinion and very different approaches. You may be wanting … Read more
This week the clip chosen because of its interest to coaches is from an independent TEDx talk. Watch Cheryl Ferguson describe some of her lessons learnt in her 20 years teaching and band leader experience in “Motivating People to Excellence”. Motivating People to Excellence | Cheryl Ferguson | TEDxWinnipeg Clip length: 11 mins 28 secs Prefer … Read more
The blog’s twitter account regularly shares quotes that are there to spark inspiration, provoke action and generally interest coaches. I haven’t done this for some time but here are the most popular quotes that the blogs twitter account tweeted during the month of April. Tweet with the Most interactions overall and the most RT’s “Success is … Read more
This week the clip chosen because of its interest to coaches is from TED2017. Watch surgeon, writer and public health innovator Atul Gawande look at how to improve in the face of complexity in “Want to get great at something? Get a coach”. Want to get great at something? Get a coach Clip length: 16 mins … Read more