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July 21, 2023

3 coaching skills for managers

It's hard to coach direct reports, but you CAN use coaching skills: here are 3 useful options to use coaching skills as a manager or leader

July 14, 2023

What happens when life happens

What happens when life does not adhere to our coaching plans -- read the explorations of Ruth Nelson-Andorf

June 30, 2023

"Dealing" with emotions

Sometimes our metaphors betray us: what are we saying when we talk about "dealing with emotions"? Here are some reflections.

June 23, 2023

3 easy ways to start your coaching business and one to avoid!

This blogpost will give you 3 tips about how to start your coaching business after your coaching education

June 16, 2023

Don't ask these questions -- you'll make me mad!

Kirsten had two experiences being asked questions which the asker knew the answer to. Here's what she learned about coaching from that

June 9, 2023

Click here for the NEXT BRIGHT and SHINY tool! Coaches cannot live without this!

And yet another tool, diagnostic, method, visualization, way to explain the world away -- Kirsten rants and offers alternatives

June 8, 2023

Finding Your Coaching Rhythm

Finding Your Coaching Rhythm, this guest blog by Adrijana Milosavljevic, PCC discusses the importance of reflection and optimal number of coaching sessions

June 2, 2023

O no! My client is going to f*** up big time! What to do?

Coaches don't give advice -- but what happens if the client is about to make a major mistake (in the coach's eye). Here are some tips.

May 26, 2023

What to change when change is hard

Sometimes change is hard: Here are some ideas on what to try and what to avoid when change is hard.

May 12, 2023

Kittens and coaching: using cuteness as a coaching tool

How to use cute kittens to offer coaching like a psychic!

May 5, 2023

Overconfidence in coaching

A common bias is confusing confidence and competence. In this blog we discuss the consequences this may have for coaches.

April 28, 2023

Supporting clients by inviting them to write

Some clients like journaling or writing in general and use it as a way to reflect and grow. Here are a few ideas which you may incorporate into your coaching processes:

April 21, 2023

How to coach when you are tired

Coaching can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience, but it can also be exhausting. In this blog post, we will explore some strategies that can help you coach when you are tired.

April 14, 2023

Growing your own mastery in coaching

The journey to Mastery is much more than an MCC or MP designation -- here are Raf's experiences

March 24, 2023

3 signs of the coach charlatan

You want to develop yourself further, solve a problem, make a decision and are considering hiring a coach. However, the market is intransparent and you don't want to fall for one of the many charlatans? Here are some recommendations on what to look out for