Several years ago I was attending an HR/training exhibition/conference. One of the exhibiters that I got speaking to was a company that specialised in coaching. Quickly this individual read my name label, which also had my then job title of a trainer. The very first question they asked me was do you use coaching, followed … Read more
In this week’s guest post Janis B. Meredith discusses what she wants from one specific type of coach – how many of these are similar to what the people who use your coaching want? 9 Traits Parents Wish for in Their Kids’ Coaches by Janis B. Meredith Parents of athletes are not looking for flawless … Read more
Depending upon your style and type of coaching it is quite within the realms of possibility that there will be more individuals involved in your coaching other than the individual you are coaching. There will off course be specific jargon and language that applies to your specific area of coaching – in the corporate world … Read more
In this weeks Friday guest post coach Melani Luedtke-Taylor shares advice from her experiences as she set up her coaching business. Follow the Yellow Brick Road by Melani Luedtke-Taylor In the midst of starting my own business, I am starting to realize how much the experience reminds me of one of my favorite movies, The … Read more
As a student I worked part time in a coffee shop and café. One of the very things I remember being encouraged by the manager is to look busy, just in case the owner arrived. This meant that we would often be doing things just for the sake of doing stuff and looking busy. While … Read more
In this weeks guest post Karen Wise shares her views about the public perception of coaching. She also invites you to participate in a survey to gain your views. Is there a public misperception about coaching? By Karen Wise Over the last year, I have found myself having a similar conversation with my friends, relatives … Read more
When I initially started writing this piece the opening line was at the risk of sounding like Gregory House from the TV show House – All clients lie. Upon reflection I thought that was probably a harsh sweeping generalisation so I will amend it to: I’ve never coached anyone, over a period of time, who … Read more
Today sees our first guest poster of 2011, where Dr Anne Perschel shares some of her experience. The Experiment Reflections from Coach and Coachee By Dr Anne Perschel Two years after the end of our coaching engagement my client Helen and I discussed what would become this post. Step 1. The Water Helen is a … Read more