Key Questions for a Coaching Conversation
There are 2 key skills that coaches need to be truly effective, the ability to listen (often for what is missing rather than what is said) and the ability to ask the right question at the right time.Now in reality there are no 'right' questions, there are however some very... Read More
The Power of Effective Coaching Skills
The most valuable assets of a 20th century company were its production equipment. The most valuable assets of a 21st century organization ? will be its knowledge, workers and their productivity. -Peter DruckerPeter Drucker is a respected author and opinion leader (he invented the process of "management by business objectives")... Read More
Do You Need a Performance Coach?
In today's fast paced world, we are often confronted with the issue, "I want to get in shape, but I just don't have the time!" We all have faced it at one time or another. So, when we finally decide to get in shape we go to the gym, and... Read More
Im Gonna Die MY Way
My wife says I have the strangest taste in movies. You see, there are movies I can watch again and again, which she couldn't sit through once. One of them is Rhinestone, starring Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton.Dolly plays a country-and-western singer from Tennessee (I know, big stretch, right?) and... Read More
Pecked to Death By Ducks
Ever been in a situation where it seems like minor criticisms are all you hear? Sure, there are things you could improve, you know that . . . but a constant peck, peck, peck of negative feedback sure doesn't motivate you to change! One of my mentors called this gradual... Read More
Think Twice Before Youre Nice
A few months back I had a disturbing dream. In my dream a woman with stringy blonde hair rang my bell. She asked if she could come in. I didn't want to open the door. But I felt guilty about my reaction. So I let her in. She pulled out... Read More
Burn-Out ...Whats Next?
If you feel the heat of burn-out, it is possible to stop the fire before it stops you. Burn-out burns out confidence trust hope Burn-out can burn up your job your marriage your friendships There is a simple strategy for helping yourself prevent burn-out, especially if you are... Read More
Executive Coaching -The Business Benefits
Executive coaching is an investment for you and your business and you need to understand what returns you will get. How exactly will you benefit from it?On a practical level, much executive coaching nowadays is carried out by phone, so there is no time wasted in travelling to meetings. A... Read More
The X-factor
Would you agree that today most of us have the same set of opportunities and the same set potential?If you agree with me, then perhaps you might like to consider this puzzling question: if we all have the same opportunities and potential why are some people more successful than others?It... Read More
Are You Too Critical?
First of all, criticalness breaks up more relationships, than anything else. And that criticalness is usually over the children or money!Criticalness can be seen in eyes that slant down.They notice anything that is out of line and can spot problems and the flaws. Yes, they are naggers, faultfinders. They cause... Read More
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The Right Time and Place
(Channelled)Roy?I am sending you this quote from Sōtō Zen, Dōgen's... Read More
Coaching: Change Made Simple
Here's a story that I think gets at why we... Read More
Finding Peace: A Taste of Mindfulness
When we are ill and don't know it, we are... Read More
Do You Need a Performance Coach?
In today's fast paced world, we are often confronted with... Read More
Help! I Need to Make a Decision!
Many people who come to my office say they have... Read More
Empowering Vision
Playing Our Part:Sir Michael Costa was conducting a rehearsal, in... Read More
The Executive Coaching Contract
Having found a coach you feel comfortable and excited about... Read More
Mindfulness and Multiple Intelligences: 8 Ways to Pay Attention
How are you smart?Let me count the ways.Harvard professor Howard... Read More
Becoming An Empowered Consumer
How many times have you said to yourself?"I just wish... Read More
Finding a Mentor in the 21st Century
Traditionally, mentors volunteer the wisdom of their experiences to help... Read More
How Can Sceptics Get the Proof They Need
Are you one of those folks that needs to figure-it-out... Read More
Automatic Brain Works Overtime For You
Use all of your brain to be your most effective."Running... Read More
What I Would Include In A Coaching Book
A coach is an essential figure in providing direction and... Read More
Transform Your Office Into A Powerhouse Of Success
Did you know that the area that you call your... Read More
Reduce Anxiety About Decison Making
What's the alternative to making decisions?Allowing someone else, or circumstances,... Read More
Successful Implementation of Company Wide Coaching Programmes
Ten years ago I was fortunate enough to be heavily... Read More
The Harvest: Shared Power
The fall harvest comes upon us once a year. The... Read More
Coaching for Success
Coaching is perhaps the most effective method of increasing performance... Read More
Handling Disappointment
Disappointment is an inevitable part of home-based business. Clients won't... Read More
Taking The Coach Approach
When you use what you go through to grow through,... Read More
The Problem with Blame? If You Fix the Blame, You Ignore the Problem
Have you ever found yourself in a hurry to leave... Read More
Business Career, Executive, Life Coaching Article Mechanisms of the Mind (Achieving Success)
Suppose that the human mind is nothing more than a... Read More
Your Responsibility
The other day I decided to skip cooking dinner and... Read More
Tips For Singles On Celebrating The New Year
It's four weeks away and you don't have any plans.... Read More
What Is A Personal Trainer
Imagine stepping into the gym for the first time in... Read More
Its Not What You Think
My work in organizations involves dropping habitual ways of perceiving... Read More
Mid Life Crisis, Life Transitions, & Ontological Coaching
Recently I have been watching a TV show called Blowout.... Read More
Dont Settle
Settling is about not embracing what is best for you,... Read More
Successful Change Starts With A Shift In Perspective
Like so many in corporate America today, Susan needed more... Read More
Whats Next Syndrome
Terms like Postpartum, Post Traumatic and Post Gulf War are... Read More
Top 10 Ways to Coach Yourself to Total Success!
Coaching is about being your best. It's about performance, about... Read More
Do You Make Less Money Than Your Taller Peers?
A recent study at the University of Florida found that... Read More
Let Go of Your Past
People have a difficult time letting go of the past... Read More
Five Steps to Vocational Passion: A Disciplined Plan for Major Mid-life Changes
There's a famous song lyric that asks: "Is that all... Read More
Diverse Marketing Strategies for Those Living with Disabilities
Imagine yourself as the only means of financially supporting you.... Read More
The Tolerance Effect
While working with a client several months ago, we went... Read More
Get Out What You Put In!
During a recent coaching session with Mark, I was briefly... Read More
Whats Wrong with Life Coaching?
As a Life Coach I quickly identified most individuals wanted... Read More
Run to Win
I was never much of an athlete growing up. Notoriously... Read More
Mid Life Crisis, Life Transitions, & Ontological Coaching
Recently I have been watching a TV show called Blowout.... Read More
Is Coaching Everything That It Is Cracked Up To Be?
Personal or business coaching has helped thousands change their lives... Read More
Fear Is Nothing To Be Afraid Of!
What do you do when fear shows up? Do you... Read More
Living In The Now
I hope you are sitting down as you read this!... Read More
Mentors and Coaches: How to Be a Great Mentee or Learner
When you invest your time in being a mentee you... Read More
Simple Tips to Move Forward on the Job
Someone I know wants to move into another job in... Read More
Throw a No-Heat Party for the Planet
Is it really possible to have loads of fun, and... Read More
Parts that Make the Whole? or Not
There are many parts that make up you.There's the Musical... Read More
Executive Coaching ? Finding a Coach and Understanding the Process
Nobody in business can fail to have noticed the recent... Read More
If What You Are Doing Is Not Working Change Your Approach
And ironically the more we worry about it, the more... Read More
Have a World-Changing Conversation
I know what you're thinking? "Here I am, completely stressed... Read More
Do You Ever Give Up Coaching Employees?
In principle, we don't want to give up coaching employees.... Read More
An Easy Way to End The Year
As a healthy business owner or independent professional, how do... Read More
Online Counseling - a Timely Happenstance
Online counseling may be the latest and greatest improvement in... Read More
Emotional Dependency or Emotional Responsibility
Emotional dependency means getting one's good feelings from outside oneself.... Read More
How Stella (Laurie) Got Her Groove Back!
Being a Life Strategy Coach doesn't mean I'm always on... Read More
Could You and Your Business Benefit from a Business Coach or a Consultant?
The surprising answer is "probably". Most individuals don't realize that... Read More
You Have The Right
The other day I was having a interesting conversation with... Read More
Worth Waiting For
Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 22,... Read More
Use a Journal for Self-Discovery and Self-Expression
As a therapist, I often suggest to clients that they... Read More
Coaching Skills and Positive Motivation
There is one important point that is often missed in... Read More
Who Are You Mixing It With?
I talk and write a lot about Life Design ?... Read More
Handling Disappointment
Disappointment is an inevitable part of home-based business. Clients won't... Read More
Stay Connected To WHY You Are Doing Things
"The more I want to get something done, the less... Read More
Business Career Executive Coaching Article -Motivator, Discipline and Desire
"There is a certain combination of desire and discipline in... Read More
What Is Executive Presence?
Often our clients refer someone to us for Executive Coaching... Read More
Your Past and Present Hold Key to Your Future
Knowing more about who you are will give you the... Read More
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