This was originally published as a bonus article in the Coaching Confidence weekly email during October 2011. To start getting your very own copy each week enter your details under “Don’t miss a thing!” to the right of this page. The self-publicising cat One of our cats appears to have developed a love for self-publicity … Read more
This is the second of two coaching posts with some pointers if you get “stuck” motivating a client. Last week’s coaching post “Coaching and motivating clients, part one” talked about who was asking about motivation, asked what motivation means and assisting your client to tap into their natural desire. Notice the impact of your words … Read more
Last week’s coaching post was “What do you do if you get “stuck” in a coaching session?” This week I want to start to talk about a specific situation that may generate that feeling of being stuck – how to motivate a client. Today’s post is in direct response to a request for “Statements to … Read more
I often see or hear those new to coaching either ask directly or voice a fear about not knowing what to do if they get “stuck” in a coaching session. For the purposes of this post I’m going to interpret “stuck” as having no idea what to do next. If this is a fear that … Read more
One of the reoccurring questions that I see and hear from those who are beginning to develop their coaching skills is based on the problem of struggling to pin-point a goal for a session. A common response from more experienced coaches can be a variation of “yes that’s something I remember experiencing and it’s something … Read more
“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” (Pamela Vaull Starr)
In this week’s guest post coach Sandro da Silva addresses the question that many coaches will ponder at some stage as they develop their coaching skills, experience and business. Which should we choose: Client or Coaching? by Sandro da Silva In my article “A Butterfly Goes to a Coach” (posted on my own blog, click … Read more
“Man is a goal-seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals.” (Aristotle)