productivity

To Do or Not To Do: Coaching Insights from Aesop on Getting Things Done

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A cup of coffee in a white cup and saucer is sat on a table. The text reads: "It is one thing to say that something should be done, but quite a different matter to do it." (Aesop)

The quote of the day is: “It is one thing to say that something should be done, but quite a different matter to do it.” (Aesop) This quote from Aesop encapsulates a fundamental truth about human behaviour: the gap between intention and action. As a coach, I often observe this gap in my clients’ lives, … Read more

Embracing Rest: The Importance of Downtime for Coaches

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Today’s quote is: “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the blue sky, is by no means waste of time” (Sir John Lubbock) As coaches, we’re accustomed to giving our all to … Read more

How to Bolster Group Productivity (and Enjoyment!) Using Retrospectives

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Business productivity coaches Laura Waite and Collin Lyons share a technique in today’s guest post: How to Bolster Group Productivity (and Enjoyment!) Using Retrospectives by Laura Waite and Collin Lyons If you’re working with a team, as a coach or as a member, you’ll know already that a well-oiled working group is wonderful to behold … Read more

Meeting Outcomes

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Business productivity coaches, Laura Waite and Collin Lyons, share their thoughts and expertise in today’s guest post. Meeting Outcomes: How to get your meetings where you want them to go by Laura Waite and Collin Lyons If you spend any time in meetings, here’s a scenario you may find familiar: an hour is allocated to … Read more