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The Quiet Nature of True Greatness

12 October 2025 by Jen Waller

A radiant sunrise casts golden and orange light over layered mountain ranges beneath a clear blue sky. Text on the image reads: "It is not in the nature of true greatness to be exclusive and arrogant." (Henry Ward Beecher) The image conveys openness, humility, and expansive calm — reflecting the essence of quiet greatness.

What if greatness isn’t loud or exclusive, but calm, inclusive, and quietly steady?
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Whose Voice Gets the Final Say?

21 July 2025 by Jen Waller

A sea of soft white and pale pink 3D heart shapes piled up on a flat surface. One red heart in the centre stands out among the muted tones. Overlaid text in black reads: “It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own.” (Marcus Aurelius)

We can be deeply kind and generous to others and harsh and doubtful toward ourselves!
We may know what feels right in our bones, yet second-guess it the moment someone raises an eyebrow.
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TED Talk Tuesday 3rd July 2018

3 July 2018 by Jen Waller

This week the clip chosen because of its potential interest to coaches is from an independent TEDx event. CharityComm’s Inspiring Communicator of the Year Award 2015 Emma Lawton reflects upon her story and journey with confidence. Is confidence in my DNA? | Emma Lawton | TEDxLondon Clip length: 9 mins 26 secs Prefer to watch … Read more

Get Your Clients Bursting with Confidence in 2018

19 January 2018 by Jen Waller

In today’s guest post coach Charlotta Hughes shares some of her new book about confidence and includes a special offer for this blogs readers: Get Your Clients Bursting with Confidence in 2018 And enjoy your coaching success by Charlotta Hughes Do you come across clients who are holding themselves back because of a poor confidence? … Read more

TED Talk Tuesday 5th January 2016

5 January 2016 by Jen Waller

This week’s TED Talk clip is from an independent TEDx event: Why the world needs you to celebrate your rhythm | Dionne Thomas | TEDxTemecula Clip length: 12 mins 13 secs Prefer to watch via YouTube? In that case you’ll need to click here.

ARE YOU A BETTER COACH THAN A LAMP POST?

10 July 2015 by Jen Waller

In today’s guest post Laura Li shares some of her personal experience and what she’s learnt as she has grown as a coach. ARE YOU A BETTER COACH THAN A LAMP POST? By Laura Li At the time of writing I’m waiting to film an episode of the TV quiz show Pointless. The audition includes a short mock … Read more

Does This Fear Inhibit Your Business?

5 June 2015 by Jen Waller

In this weeks guest post Adele Michal shares some of her experience and knowledge gained from working with women entrepreneurs. Does This Fear Inhibit Your Business? By Adele Michal Do you ever wonder why so many mission-driven entrepreneurs find getting really clear on what they offer and how to talk about it to prospective clients … Read more

Is There Such A Thing As Being Too Nice?

28 August 202220 March 2015 by Jen Waller

Geoff Watts and Kim Morgan has just released their new book “The Coach’s Casebook: Mastering the Twelve Traits That Can Trap You” sharing some of their practical coaching experience and knowledge. In today’s guest post they look at a common trait they’ve seen when coaching: Is There Such A Thing As Being Too Nice? by Geoff Watts and … Read more