Coaching Skills & Techniques

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...

Have a client who can't make up their mind? Well, whether it's too much information, choice or analysis these fun ideas provide tips to help (you or!) your client make a decision - and move forwards. 7 Fun...

Many people can easily reel off their flaws and faults and yet stumble when asked, "So, what do you think your strengths are?" Which is why helping our clients identify strengths is a great service we can...

Over the years I have come to ask just one question to wrap-up a coaching session. But while the question remains the same, the answers vary significantly from client to client - and from week to...

Below are 5 of the simplest coaching questions that are super helpful when brainstorming actions. I find these questions useful in a business context because they are straightforward and immediately...

? "Difficult Conversations - How to discuss what matters most" by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen In business and life we often avoid difficult conversations. Have you ever avoided: Asking...

Setting goals—there's a whole science behind it! But if there was one question to ask at every goal-setting discussion what would it be? The Must-Ask Question For ALL Goals Top of my list is this...

Does your client keep distorting the facts? Do they focus on the negative and ignore the positive? Are they determined to blame others or themselves or keep jumping to conclusions? Do they keep themselves...