Coaching Skills & Techniques

When a client comes to me feeling bad about themselves because they were rejected I like to startle them with a question, "Well, are you psychic?" Because unless they're psychic they won't know the REAL reason...

As coaches, we know the power of perception and belief, but many of our clients do not. Over the years I have come to deeply realize that what ultimately drives us is not logic or 'reality' - but how we...

  I'll start by saying that this process is easier to DO than describe but don't let that put you off! My clients have had really powerful results  - and great Aha! moments with this coaching...

The end of a year - or early in a new one - is a great time for people to get focused on what they want from the year ahead and their lives. A Vision Board is a way of teaching our mind to focus on the...

Reflection time is not just important—it's ESSENTIAL. It gives us the opportunity to acknowledge our challenges, difficulties—and our successes. It helps us see where we have grown and what directions...

I love HUGs, don't you? I'm talking about Huge Unbelievable Goals—where we inspire ourselves to live a bigger life with a huge goal: the bigger the better! The wonderful thing about HUGs is that...

Do you get tired of all the press and news coverage about New Year's Resolutions? I know I do. But remember that many of our clients and potential clients find these articles helpful.  Each 'New Year'...

With the holidays nearly upon us it's time for many of us to spend a few days in close proximity to our nearest and dearest. So, why not use our coaching skills on ourselves? The standard tips to survive...

I started using this icebreaking exercise in my workshops a few years ago - and people always love it. It's very simple - and can easily be adapted for different groups to boost confidence, build teams,...

One of the biggest issues our modern culture has today is that we don't pay enough attention to our emotions. Society places learning, knowledge, achievement and money ABOVE how we feel. As a result, many...