The self-publicising cat

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

5 Big Mistakes that Life Coaches make Networking

Today, coach Nicky Kriel discusses errors she’s seen coaches make attempting one particular marketing approach. 5 Big Mistakes that Life Coaches make Networking By Nicky Kriel You may not know this, but Life Coaches have a bad reputation on the networking circuit. Anyone can call themselves a life coach and start a business without any … Read more

Coaching and motivating clients, part two

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

Laughing babies

This was originally published as a bonus article in the Coaching Confidence weekly email during February 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. Laughing babies You may have seen a YouTube clip of a baby laughing as his … Read more

The Coaching Aha!

In this week’s guest post Lenny Deverill-West shares how he has been practically incorporating other teachings into his own work with clients. The Coaching Aha! By Lenny Deverill-West I’m sure we have all had those coaching genius moments where we do some work with a client and they have an ‘Aha’ moment, and they light … Read more

Coaching and motivating clients, part one

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

What are you focusing upon?

This was originally published as a bonus article in the Coaching Confidence weekly email during April 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. What are you focusing upon? One of the shows on Sunday evening British TV at … Read more

Parallel conversations and coaching

Coach Liz Scott shares her expertise and knowledge in today’s guest post. Parallel conversations and coaching by Liz Scott What’s a parallel conversation? Let me give you an example. The other day I was meeting a friend for coffee at ‘Marsh Mills Sainsbury’s. She was late – so I thought I’d give her a call. … Read more