Skip to content

Coaching Confidence

  • Home
  • About
  • Which coaching offer appeals most to you?
    • A Moment Just For You
    • The Wise Coach Within: An Immersion
    • Reconnecting with Your Coaching Why: A Focused Coaching Session
    • Whisper Week for coaches
    • Bespoke Packages
  • Contact

African Proverb

The Wisdom Beneath the Camouflage

15 July 2025 by Jen Waller
A green chameleon stands against a white background. Beside it is a quote in bold black text: “The chameleon changes colour to match the earth. The earth doesn’t change colours to match the chameleon.” (African proverb)

It’s easy to twist ourselves to fit in, but there’s something powerful in returning to what’s quietly and unchangeably true. Continue reading →

Categories Coaching & Reflection Tags African Proverb, authenticity, coaching, identity, personal growth, quote, self-awareness, transformation, wisdom Leave a comment

Coaching Quote of the Day 27th April 2015

27 April 2015 by Jen Waller

“If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.” (African proverb)

Categories quote Tags African Proverb, climb, down, quote, tree, up Leave a comment

Coaching Quote of the Day 30th July 2014

30 July 2014 by Jen Waller

“The eye never forgets what the heart has seen.” (African proverb)

Categories quote Tags African Proverb, eye, forgets, heart, quote, remember Leave a comment

Coaching Quote of the Day 15th June 2014

15 June 2014 by Jen Waller

“Knowledge is like a garden: If it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested.” (African proverb)

Categories quote Tags African Proverb, cultivated, garden, harvest, knowledge, quote Leave a comment

Coaching Quote of the Day 29th May 2014

29 May 2014 by Jen Waller

“The one who asks questions doesn’t lose his way.” (African proverb)

Categories quote Tags African Proverb, ask, duirection, questions, quote Leave a comment

Coaching Quote of the Day 3rd May 2014

3 May 2014 by Jen Waller

“True teaching is not accumulation of knowledge, it is an awakening of consciousness.” (African proverb)

Categories quote Tags African Proverb, awakening, consciousness, knoweldge, quote, teaching Leave a comment

Coaching Quote of the Day 24th May 2013

24 May 2013 by Jen Waller

“The path is made by walking.” (African proverb)

Categories quote Tags action, African Proverb, coaches, coaching, path, quote, walking Leave a comment

Coaching Quote of the Day 20th June 2011

20 June 2011 by Jen Waller

“When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” (An African proverb)

Categories quote Tags African Proverb, coaches, coaching, enemy, hurt, quote, self, Thought, within Leave a comment

Stay up to date

Pages

  • Which coaching offer appeals most to you?
    • A Moment Just For You
    • Bespoke Packages
    • Reconnecting with Your Coaching Why: A Focused Coaching Session
    • The Coach’s Retreat
    • The Wise Coach Within: An Immersion
    • Whisper Week for coaches
  • About
    • Coaching Confidence, the coaching blog
    • Sign up for the blogs weekly email round-up
  • Contact
    • Getting support for your own coaching
  • Privacy Policy

Categories

© 2026 Coaching Confidence • Built with GeneratePress
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
SettingsAccept
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
SAVE & ACCEPT