coaching reflection – Page 2 – Coaching Confidence

The quiet influence of unwritten rules: Questions for coaches

13 March 202612 March 2026 by Jen Waller

A reflection on a quote from Carrie Chapman Catt about the powerful influence of unwritten rules, and how noticing them can open new possibilities in coaching conversations. Read more

When it feels like life has your back: a coaching reflection

13 March 202610 March 2026 by Jen Waller

Around twenty ducks gathered on a canal-side path eating scattered food, with a few ducks swimming nearby in the water. The scene shows a lively group feeding together beside the canal.

A small moment with a duck called Little Dude became a gentle reminder of something that often appears in coaching conversations: sometimes life is quietly supporting us in ways we don’t immediately notice. Read more

Looking in the Mirror, Gently

31 July 2025 by Jen Waller

A wooden seesaw rests perfectly balanced on a central wooden sphere, with two equal-sized wooden balls placed on either end. Above the image is a quote in black text: "You shall not, for the sake of one individual, change the meaning of principle and integrity." (Jane Austen) The visual suggests balance, fairness, and the delicate tension between principle and personal choice.

It’s easy to spot when others fall short, but what happens when we look gently at ourselves?
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Being the Friend You’re Looking For

30 July 2025 by Jen Waller

An image with three white, faceless, clay-like figures standing in a circle and raising their arms to touch hands in a shared high five. The quote above them reads: "The only way to have a friend is to be one." (Ralph Waldo Emerson) The figures appear joyful and connected, symbolising unity and mutual support.

If you were being a good friend to you, what would shift?
Would you notice the kinder thoughts, offer more space, or stop second-guessing your needs?
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What If the Real Obstacle Isn’t the Fear Itself?

26 July 2025 by Jen Waller

A square image with a light grey background. At the top is a motivational quote in bold black text that reads: "The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life and the procedure. The process is its own reward." Below the quote, in smaller font, the author is credited as (Amelia Earhart). At the bottom of the image is an orange origami tiger with black stripes, casting a soft shadow beneath it. The overall image conveys courage, momentum, and the gentle dissolving of fear.

The decision to act can seem like the hard part, but once we begin, momentum builds.
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