Coaching Skills & Techniques

A colleague once described her experience of a stressed, overwhelmed client as being "so caught up in a noisy vortex of competing pressures, anxieties and judgments" that the coaching sessions were...

Before I start talking about work-life balance, I just want to say that I'm not entirely convinced there is such a thing - not when you love what you do... However, I still have the idea of work-life...

Focusing on strengths is empowering for ourselves and our clients. This Super Simple 3 Step Strengths Exercise for Groups is a wonderful opportunity for people to hear positive feedback and insights about...

Group Coaching involves an ongoing series of conversations, with a focus on supporting a client's individual goals and agenda. It's this ongoing focus on goals, and the deeper levels of action and...

The "Inviting in Qualities" is a powerful grounding exercise that's useful before going into a situation where you want to be your best or that might be challenging. It's an adaptation of the Navajo...

Some of my fondest childhood memories are from when I got into doing mazes. I couldn't get enough. My parents bought me maze books for my age, and I conquered them all quickly. Then they upgraded me to higher...

Please Note: In writing this article, I found it so interesting that I got a bit carried away! So this article is a bit longer than usual, but still less than 5 minutes to read - and it's a great way to...

I'm often asked, "How can I be a better coach?". And there are all the usual answers like presence, experience, awareness, beginner's mind, dancing in the moment. And then there is this answer: "Be a...

There are many skills you need to be a good leader. Being a leader of anything can feel exciting and scary all at once, and being a leader in your business, well that's a whole new level of scary! Here are my...

With our focus on leadership and confidence this month, we've created this infographic to inspire you—and share. 3 ways to share this graphic on social media and build engagement: EASY: Ask your fans...