Coaching Skills & Techniques

Many coaches think their priority is for their clients to have a positive outlook and a strong sense of self. If your client describes these states as desired results, great. Otherwise, focusing on having...

Last month I talked about observation as a coach superpower. This month we look at another coach superpower: the ability to embrace silence, and the stillness and clarity that can be found there. "We're...

Many coaches recommend journaling to their clients. Why? Because most of us know first-hand how transformational journaling can be. As coaches, we're in the business of encouraging our clients to grow...

Several years ago while on a holiday to the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii, I visited the Mauna Kea Observatory. The altitude (over 4,000 m) and isolation in the Pacific Ocean make it an ideal site for...

What would be possible for you as coach - and in your coaching - if you accessed just 5% more bold? The coaching conversation As coaches, we use ourselves as an instrument for the client's growth. And...

This collection of coaching tips was created by Master Coach Fran Fisher for our newsletter. We've now gathered these ideas for you into this article to inspire and offer tips to improve and go deeper with...

Coaching has evolved a lot over the years. I started coaching in the mid 90's when people were still asking, "What sport do you coach?" Thankfully we have come a long way. In all the years I've been...

Humour, Lightness & The Laughter Contagion Effect As I walked in my neighbourhood last week, I noticed a father and his young son coming towards me. What captured my attention was not only the playful...

  It's no secret a large gender gap in leadership exists, but the reasons may be more complex than we first assume. This article will highlight the primary hurdles for women leaders and identify...

Background: Click to get Your Free Brainstorming Worksheet This Action Brainstorming Worksheet exercise is super simple—and can be used in almost any context where you want to brainstorm a list of...