Today’s quote of the day is: “There is great skill in knowing how to conceal one’s skill.” (François de La Rochefoucauld) Today’s quote by François de La Rochefoucauld invites us to contemplate a less conventional perspective on skill and its display. As coaches, this quote resonates particularly with the challenges many of us face when … Read more
Lynda Russell-Whitaker shares some of her thoughts and knowledge in today’s guest post on a topic that many coaches spend time developing: Rapport and beyond…. By Lynda Russell-Whitaker “For most women, the language of conversation is primarily a language of rapport: a way of establishing connections and negotiating relationships … For most men, talk is … Read more
In today’s guest post, Ben Morton shares his experience and knowledge in a post that provides an answer to one of the “how to” questions that so many coaches have when they start their coaching business. Growing your client list By Ben Morton If you are thinking about starting your own coaching practice there are … Read more
In today’s guest post coach and mountain guide Sarah Maliphant shares her thoughts and experience to offer: Four Simple Coaching Confidence Boosters by Sarah Maliphant What’s made the greatest difference to your coaching confidence? Whether you’re just starting or have been coaching for years, the explorative nature of coaching takes us and our clients into … Read more
In today’s guest post leadership trainer and coach Brian Lumsdon looks at: The Allure of Failure By Brian Lumsdon Now this might just be me, but don’t you think there’s a feel good factor around Britain again this summer? Perhaps it’s the prolonged spell of wonderful weather and maybe Andy Murray’s victory at Wimbledon has … Read more
In today’s guest post, Sarah Hutton shares some of her experience and thoughts around supporting clients and herself. Finding a moment of calm By Sarah Hutton As coaches we always want to show up 100% for our clients, to give them our absolute best. This can be more easily said than done, especially if our … Read more
In today’s guest post, Susan DiGiaimo, a certified Health Coach who also teaches Boot Camp and kids fitness programs, shares some of her experience around dealing with stress. STRESS: This too shall pass By Susan DiGiaimo Stress. It creeps up on you like a daddy-long-legs spider. Stress can scare you as well because symptoms of … Read more
In today’s guest post Karen Williams shares some her expertise and knowledge around the business of running a coaching practice. From Invisible to Visible in 7 Easy Steps By Karen Williams It’s not easy being visible in business. You’ve got to fight through the noise of everyone else out there who does something similar to … Read more