Trusting Your Vision: Questions for Coaches on Avoiding Groupthink and Honouring Intuition

The image features three identical portraits of William Shakespeare arranged side by side, all facing the viewer. Each portrait depicts Shakespeare with his characteristic balding forehead, pointed beard, and moustache, wearing a 16th-century ruff and doublet. The repeated images suggest multiple instances of the same person, symbolizing a 'committee of Shakespeares'. The quote "I would trust Shakespeare, but I would not trust a committee of Shakespeares." by William Bateson is placed prominently above the images.

The Question Of The Day is: “I would trust Shakespeare, but I would not trust a committee of Shakespeares.” (William Bateson) Questions For Coaches: Bonus Questions: About Jen Waller Jen Waller is a transformative coach dedicated to empowering individuals to get out of their own way and make a meaningful impact in the world. With … Read more

Navigating the Uphill Climb with Resilience: The Wisdom of William Shakespeare for Coaches

Today’s quote is: “To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first.” (William Shakespeare) As coaches, we often find ourselves guiding our clients through treacherous terrains and daunting obstacles. This quote serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of patience, persistence, and strategic pacing in our coaching practice. Building Momentum Sometimes getting started can … Read more

What has Shakespeare got to do with coaching?

This was originally published as a bonus article in the Coaching Confidence weekly email during June 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 has Shakespeare got to do with coaching? The catalyst for last weeks post was … Read more