coaching

The Firm Spots: Guiding Clients Towards Transformative Change

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A wooden see-saw is shown. At one end sits a box. The pivot point is closer to the end with a box and it is that end which is resting on the ground. There is nothing currently on the other, longer end. The background is white, and a shadow is showing on the ground. The text reads: "Give me but one firm spot on which to stand, and I will move the earth." (Archimedes - talking about the action of a lever)

The quote is: “Give me but one firm spot on which to stand, and I will move the earth.” (Archimedes) This profound statement about levers by Archimedes encapsulates a fundamental truth that resonates deeply within the realm of coaching. As coaches, our role is to facilitate transformation and growth in our clients. To do so … Read more

The feeling that goes with the thought … like a pat on the head

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A couple of weeks ago I took part in a discussion with a group of fellow coaches where the topic was “Thoughts gone wild” Here is a short clip from that session. You can watch the full conversation at: https://www.youtube.com/live/55WB2EYQPOE?si=GY7aNeswJBF6MdYb If you want to watch the next conversation live, then join us this Wednesday, 22nd … Read more

Questions for coaches about choice inspired by Thomas Fuller

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There is but bad Choice where the whole Stock is bad. Thomas Fuller 600 x 400

Today’s quote is: “There is but bad Choice, where the whole Stock is bad.” (Thomas Fuller) Questions For Coaches: Bonus Questions: About Jen Waller Jen Waller is on a mission to support, nurture and encourage coaching skills and talents from non-coach to coach and beyond. As an experienced coach and trainer, Jen is happy to … Read more

Truth’s beauty: Questions for coaches based upon a quote by John Arbuthnot

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This is an image of a waterfall cascading and landing into a lagoon type pool at the bottom of the cliff. The sun is shinning down into the water, with shadows being reflected from the rich green foliage on the rocks. The text reads: "Truth is the same thing to the understanding, as Music to the ear, and Beauty to the eye." (John Arbuthnot)

The Quote Of The Day is: “Truth is the same thing to the understanding, as Music to the ear, and Beauty to the eye.” (John Arbuthnot) Questions For Coaches: Bonus Questions About Jen Waller Jen Waller is on a mission to support, nurture and encourage coaching skills and talents from non-coach to coach and beyond. … Read more

On certain occasions, the eyes of the mind can supply the want of the most powerful telescopes

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This is a photograph of a nights sky with stars in the background. In the foreground is a silhouetted individual with a telescope, pointing upwards at the nights sky. The text reads: "On certain occasions, the eyes of the mind can supply the want of the most powerful telescopes, and lead to astronomical discoveries of the highest importance." (François Arago)

The Quote Of The Day is: “On certain occasions, the eyes of the mind can supply the want of the most powerful telescopes, and lead to astronomical discoveries of the highest importance.” (François Arago) Questions For Coaches Bonus Questions About Jen Waller Jen Waller is on a mission to support, nurture and encourage coaching skills … Read more