Coaching Ideas & Inspiration

We live in such a goal-oriented culture. We like to "do" things, so that we can "have" what we want. It's why so many people hire coaches! But all too often, while people get a thrill from achieving...

Why would anyone pay for a Life Coach? Never be flummoxed by this question again—read the inspiring answer that coach David Frank Gomes gave when he spotted this question on the social media question and...

The best results from coaching come when WE take risks with our clients, when we PUSH the edges of what we might normally ask or say. Of course our clients must do the work and challenge themselves to...

This is Part 2 of the article 7 Career Coaching Tools & Ideas for Clients who have absolutely no idea what they want! And here are 7 MORE Career Coaching Tools and Ideas For the client who wants a new...

When I was coaching, I was often asked to coach people and help them find a new career. New career coaching is tough as there are rarely quick fixes and easy answers—but if we can manage our client's...

When the seasons change is a good time to do a goal review both for ourselves—and our clients. It's all too easy for us to focus on what we haven't done, so before I go any further I'd like to stress...

September is forever branded in our minds as a fresh start and new 'school year'. It's a powerful feeling—also the end of summer for those of us in the Northern hemisphere—and a great time to refocus,...

This is a fun post about powerful life lessons I learned from running a coaching business. Perfect for a sunny read over coffee. So, here are 20 of the best life lessons I've learned so far LISTEN to...

Why measure progress towards goals? We all want our clients to be satisfied (or thrilled!) with our coaching—and this means they need to believe they're making progress. Which means that it's important...

This quote or poem has always appealed to me. Perhaps because I have a strong value of play, perhaps because I love contradictions and challenge, and perhaps because from a very early age I have had a part...