The Power of Follow-up Calls | by Jennifer BrittonGroup 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 awareness, which shift the conversation from the facilitation space into coaching. A component which is not always incorporated into group coaching, but adds tremendous value for both clients and coach, is a follow-up call once the program has ended. Wh...
9 Real-Life Examples of Eustress - Stress Your Clients May Need MORE of!Usually when we use the word 'stress' we're referring to so-called 'bad' stress or DIStress. But did you know there is a name for good stress? Eustress, pronounced YOU-stress, is a term coined by endocrinologist Hans Selye who studied the impact of stress on the mind and body. Eu comes from the Greek meaning well or good and suggests that there is indeed such a thing as healthy stress. So, What Is Eustress and Why is it Important? Well, without e...
Unlock Successful Life Balance with Practical Boundaries | By Jenn DanielsonWe are so often a society of Yes. How frequently do (you or) your clients take on extra projects, problems or work when your plate is already full? How many of your clients are even aware of their own plate is already full? Whether you've got a client with a new goal, a frustrated client (because they never seem to get anything done) or a client in full overwhelm, it's time to talk about boundaries! The good news is: boundaries do not have to be...
6 Simple, Helpful Tips to Make Your Next Workshop Stellar! | by Jenn DanielsonAs coaches, we have the skills and tools to work with others individually, and to work with others in a group. Group workshops can be a great way to introduce people to important coaching concepts and create the space to initiate growth and further personal development. Not only that, but for many, a workshop can be a safer, easier, and more cost effective way to check out coaching and to check out you, the coach! So what will make your workshop...
10 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Get Unstuck! INFOGRAPHIC from The Coaching Tools CompanyWe love infographics! We know lots of people get stuck, so we created this fun graphic for them - and you - to give them fun ideas and tips for how to get unstuck. Enjoy! Share this infographic on your social media accounts & jazz up your content: EASY: Ask fans & followers, "What are you stuck on? Which of these ideas most inspires you?" MEDIUM: Share the graphic, and expand on your favourite tip saying how YOU could help a client get unstuck! C...
How I Stopped Being a Know-it-All (and the ABCs of Beginner's Mind) | By Shawna CampbellIn this week's article Shawna Campbell bravely shares an experience from early in her coaching career and what she did with that learning... "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few." Shunryi Suzuki In one of my first sessions, I was working with a client when they made a comment about being overlooked for a promotion. They had barely finished the sentence and I was off and running with suggestions...
Radical Resilience - Why and How to Build it With Your Clients! | By Delaney Tosh CPCC, PCCWith 4 Steps to Build Resilience for High Performance & Work/Life Fulfillment As this recent December holiday season approached, I realized that everyone in my immediate circle (friends, clients, myself) was facing an excess of challenges. In particular, a woman I know had just taken on a challenging leadership role that included a longer commute. She had been brought in to 'turn the ship around' and her typical day now includes putting out fires...
The Assumption Iceberg: A Powerful Model to Ease Difficult Conversations | Plus 5 Conflict TipsThe Assumption Iceberg Conflict in life is inevitable, whether it's how much we spend on the kids, what solution is chosen at work or returning an appliance to the store. These conflict tips - and the powerful "Assumption Iceberg" may just help your conflicts run a little more smoothly! What is The Assumption Iceberg? Conflict is a huge and fascinating topic and the Assumption Iceberg is a simple but powerful concept that you may find useful for...
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"Engaging Provocative Conversations" | *AUDIO Podcast* | From Ben Dooley's Coaching Skills ForumThis month's "Coaching Skills Forum" call from Ben Dooley's Archive aligns with our theme of "Aha Moments!" - because what else leads to Aha! moments than (well yes, silence and reflection! and) Provocative Conversations... Ben is a Master Certified Coach, a popular contributor to this blog. He lives to make growing our coaching skills fun! As an MCC and mentor coach he has helped innumerable coaches improve their skills and get ICF certified. Pl...
