W. Somerset Maugham

Wise Questions: Navigating Popular Opinion and Personal Insight

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If forty million people say a foolish thing it does not become a wise one but the wise man is foolish to give them the lie. 600 x 400

Today’s quote of the day is: “If forty million people say a foolish thing it does not become a wise one, but the wise man is foolish to give them the lie.” (W. Somerset Maugham) Questions For Coaches: Bonus Questions: About Jen Waller Jen Waller is a transformative coach dedicated to empowering individuals to get … Read more

Questions on Perfection: Coaching Insights for Embracing Imperfection

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The image has a textured gray concrete background with subtle lighting, giving it a rough, industrial feel. In the centre, there is white text in a simple font that reads: "Perfection is a trifle dull. It is not the least of life's ironies that this, which we all aim at, is better not quite achieved." This quote is attributed to W. Somerset Maugham.

The quote of the day is: “Perfection is a trifle dull. It is not the least of life’s ironies that this, which we all aim at, is better not quite achieved.” (W. Somerset Maugham) Questions For Coaches: Bonus Questions: About Jen Waller Jen Waller is a transformative coach dedicated to empowering individuals to get out … Read more

A quick look at procrastination

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An hour glass with sand draining through, so the sand is approximately split 50% in the top section and 50% in the bottom. Surrounding the glass are piles of papers stacked haphazardly. The text reads: "Things don't get any easier by putting them off." (W. Somerset Maugham)

Today’s quote is: “Things don’t get any easier by putting them off.” (W. Somerset Maugham) This serves as a poignant reminder of the pitfalls of procrastination that many of us grapple with in our daily lives. Despite each of us having the same 24 hours at our disposal, productivity can vary significantly from one day … Read more

Celebrating Being Present

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A dreamlike image. A lone individual in shadow is stood on a beach at the edge of the sea. They are looking out across the ocean as the waves lap against the sand, leaving ripple effects in their wake. The sun is setting in the background, giving lots of orange and red shades to this image. The text reads: "I don't think of the past. The only thing that matters is the everlasting present." (W. Somerset Maugham)

Happy Sunday! Today’s quote is: “I don’t think of the past. The only thing that matters is the everlasting present.” (W. Somerset Maugham) Take a moment to immerse yourself in a thought experiment. Imagine awakening with the sudden inability to recall the past or envision the future. All that exists is the vibrant tapestry of … Read more

“Embracing the Power of ‘I Don’t Know’ in Coaching: A Journey of Growth and Discovery”

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Todays quote is: “It was not till quite late in life that I discovered how easy it is to say: ‘I don’t know.’” (W. Somerset Maugham) As coaches, we often encounter clients who express uncertainty with those very words. How we respond to this statement can profoundly impact the coaching process. In the past I’ve … Read more