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
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
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
This is a question that I’ve seen many new coaches and other change workers ask themselves and others. I certainly remember asking myself the question about when to start charging and several people had an opinion and different approaches. I’m not going to tell you what you should do but let me share the following … Read more
Seriously, that’s my question to you. This is a blog for coaches and those interested in coaching. I want quality and valuable content and one of the easiest ways I know to provide that is to ask you what you want to read. If this is your first visit to Coaching Confidence then please have … Read more
Today I wanted to write about another resource. I have shelves full of personal development and coaching related books, many that are superb. So picking the one to write about first is a challenge but one I have happily undertaken. Time to Think by Nancy Kline , in my opinion, is a must read for … Read more