playfulness – Coaching Confidence

Liking the Quirks, Not Just the Polished Parts

9 July 2025 by Jen Waller

A golden retriever lounges on a blue background, wearing a bright red superhero cape and a red eye mask. The image feels playful and lighthearted. Overlaid text reads: “Ah, she thought, that's what liking people amounts to; it's liking their silliness and absurdities. That's what it really is.” (Willa Cather)

Sometimes it’s not our strengths that connect us, but our quirks. This reflection explores the beauty of absurdity—with coaching questions to help soften into our humanity. Continue reading →

Embracing Play in Coaching: Learning Beyond Words

9 January 2024 by Jen Waller

Today’s quote of the day,is actually a proverb: “An hour of play discovers more than a year of conversation does.” (Portuguese proverb) This timeless wisdom resonates deeply with me in the realm of my approach to coaching because it underscores the transformative power of experiential learning and the importance of infusing playfulness into the coaching … Read more