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Beyond Mistakes: Coaching Questions to Inspire Action and Self-Compassion

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The image features two directional signs positioned at an angle, illustrating contrasting ideas. The sign pointing to the left is red and labelled “NOTHING” in bold white letters, while the sign pointing to the right is yellow and labelled “ALL” in bold black letters. Beneath the signs, there is a quote in large, clear font that reads: "Only he who does nothing makes a mistake" This quote is attributed to a French proverb. The background is simple and white, allowing the signs and text to stand out prominently.

The quote of the day is: “Only he who does nothing makes a mistake” (French Proverb) Questions For Coaches: Bonus Questions: About Jen Waller Jen Waller is a transformative coach dedicated to empowering individuals to get out of their own way and make a meaningful impact in the world. With an impactful, nurturing coaching style, … Read more

Embracing Stillness: Unveiling Your Authentic Self by Letting Go of Busyness

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The image captures a breathtaking natural scene at sunrise. The foreground shows a lush, grassy cliff edge, which sharply descends into a vast expanse of clouds. These clouds blanket the landscape below like a soft, dense sea of cotton, stretching infinitely towards the horizon. The sky above is a gradient of deep purples at the top, blending into vibrant oranges and yellows near the horizon where the sun emerges. The scene is both majestic and serene, evoking a sense of calm and introspection. This visual is paired with a quote by Georges Bataille that reads: "If I give up the viewpoint of action, my perfect nakedness is revealed to me."

The quote of the day is: “If I give up the viewpoint of action, my perfect nakedness is revealed to me.” (Georges Bataille) Georges Bataille (1897–1962) was a French philosopher and writer who delved into themes of mysticism, eroticism, and the depths of human experience. His thought-provoking ideas often challenged conventional norms and invited readers … Read more

Start Strong: Empowering Coaching Through Self-Initiation

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Happy Wednesday! Today’s quote is: “I got my start by giving myself a start.” (Madam C J Walker – entrepreneur, activist and philanthropist) One of the things that I often see, and if I’m honest also done myself, is to get stuck before even starting on a project. We can overthink so much that we … Read more

From Talk to Action: Navigating the Coaching Landscape with Purpose

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Today’s quote of the day is a proverb: “Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes is worn out.” (Italian proverb) In the world of coaching, we can frequently encounter individuals who find themselves caught in a cycle of talking about change without making any tangible progress. Today’s quote of the day perfectly encapsulates … Read more

The Power of Action: Turning Coaching Ambitions into Reality

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Today’s quote of the day is: “We have too many high sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.” (Abigail Adams) In the whirlwind of coaching aspirations and the energy that often accompanies the new year, Abigail Adams’ quote stands as a gentle yet powerful reminder: “We have too many high sounding words, … Read more

How to set clients coaching “homework”

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How to set clients coaching homework by Jen Waller Clients taking some form of action after a coaching session is an expectation that most coaches and clients have about the process of coaching. Often this action, the coaching homework, has been agreed during the coaching session itself between the coach and the client. Sometimes this … Read more

So You Want Results? Here Is the Formula

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In this week’s guest post coach Janet Zaretsky shares some of her knowledge and experience in: So You Want Results? Here Is the Formula By Janet Zaretsky As I was talking to my client, Sarah, she is complaining that she is working very hard and is not getting the results she wants. So, we get … Read more