By Stever Robbins This week’s guest post takes the form of a Question and Answer session all about 9 steps to work less and do more. Why do we procrastinate? What are some simple tips for beating procrastination? Thinking causes procrastination. No, really. We build up tasks in our mind, thinking they’ll be huge, unachievable,or unpleasant. The remedy … Read more
I was reminded recently of a question the group was asked on a coaching course I attended many years ago. The question was a version of “As a coach, how do you prepare for a coaching session?” There were a number of individuals in the room with varying amounts of coaching experience in different contexts … 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
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
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
I know that there are coaching circles and practice groups running all over the world. If you have never come across the term before then let me briefly explain, because the rest of this post will then make a lot more sense. 🙂 A coaching circle or practice group is when a group of coaches … 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