Ethel Barrymore

The Power of Laughter and Humour: Questions for Coaches on Self-Compassion and Resilience

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The image features a highly expressive emoji character that embodies laughter and joy. This emoji is golden yellow and shows a wide-open mouth, laughing heartily, with its eyes tightly closed in mirth. Tears of joy are streaming from its eyes, and it is slapping its right hand against its forehead in a classic gesture of overwhelming humour. The background is plain white, which makes the vibrant yellow of the emoji stand out even more, emphasizing its joyful expression. Above the emoji, there's a quote in clear, bold text that reads: "You grow up the day you have your first real laugh at yourself." (Ethel Barrymore).

The quote of the day is:

“You grow up the day you have your first real laugh at yourself.” (Ethel Barrymore)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How do you currently handle your mistakes—do you tend to be hard on yourself, or can you laugh them off?
  • What, if anything, does laughing at yourself teach you about acceptance and self-compassion?
  • In what ways do you model light-heartedness and self-compassion in your coaching to inspire your clients?

Bonus Questions:

  • How can not taking yourself seriously lead to more resilience and inner peace?
  • In what ways can a light-hearted approach to failure encourage more innovative ideas?
  • What, if anything, is the connection between self-compassion and humour and resilience?

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Jen Waller

Jen Waller is a transformative coach dedicated to empowering individuals to get out of their own way and make a meaningful impact in the world. With an impactful, nurturing coaching style, Jen supports clients in unlocking their potential and achieving their goals. As an experienced coach and trainer, she guides clients from self-doubt to success.

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