When the Pressure Softens
Ever notice how easy it is to expect more from yourself than you would from anyone else? A quiet reflection on pressure, expectations, and something lighter beneath it. Read more
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The quiet influence of unwritten rules: Questions for coaches
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
Reflecting on Anticipation: Navigating Expectations in Coaching and Life
It’s Thursday! Today’s quote is: “Anticipation, I suppose, sometimes exceeds realization.” (Amelia Earhart) This quote first prompted me to reflect on managing expectations and anticipation, particularly within the context of coaching relationships. Over my years of coaching experience, I’ve observed that certain aspects can hinder our ability to fully engage and benefit from our time … Read more
Navigating the Uphill Climb with Resilience: The Wisdom of William Shakespeare for Coaches
Today’s quote is: “To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first.” (William Shakespeare) As coaches, we often find ourselves guiding our clients through treacherous terrains and daunting obstacles. This quote serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of patience, persistence, and strategic pacing in our coaching practice. Building Momentum Sometimes getting started can … Read more
Expectations: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!
In this week’s guest post experienced coach Frederique Murphy shares: Expectations: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly! By Frederique Murphy Ever wondered why you feel pain when you don’t meet a goal? or Why you feel good when you do? or Why you feel so good when you reach more? Beyond the rationality of … Read more
7 Things Confident Coaches Do
In today’s guest post coach Annie Ashdown, known in the press as “The Confidence Expert”, shares some of her expertise and knowledge in: 7 Things Confident Coaches Do by Annie Ashdown I asked my friend who is a very close personal friend of Paul McKenna’s the secret of Paul’s success. He responded ‘Paul is not … Read more
Why You MUST Stop Squashing Your Voice
In today’s guest post coach Gail Gaspar shares her experience and knowledge as she shares the message: Why You MUST Stop Squashing Your Voice By Certified Career Coach Gail Gaspar MA, ACC Your unique voice is a gift to the world. Your voice does not need to be fixed, squeezed or formatted into an acceptable template … Read more
TED Talk Tuesday 2nd July 2013
This week’s TED Talk clip is from their “best of the web” selection: Bobby McFerrin plays… the audience! Clip length: 3 mins 04 secs Prefer to watch on TED.com? In that case you’ll need to click here.